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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.57, 344.13 and 148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.57, 344.13 and 148.47 is: 222.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.57 : 344.13 = 148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.57/344.13 = 148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.57x = 344.13 × 148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.57x = 51,092.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,092.98/229.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.56

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