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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.60, 344.36 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.60, 344.36 and 148.80 is: 223.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.60 : 344.36 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.60/344.36 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.60x = 344.36 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.60x = 51,240.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,240.77/229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.17

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