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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.60, 345.12 and 148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.60, 345.12 and 148.72 is: 223.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.60 : 345.12 = 148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.60/345.12 = 148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.60x = 345.12 × 148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.60x = 51,326.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,326.25/229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.55

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