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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.78, 344.77 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.78, 344.77 and 148.60 is: 222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.78 : 344.77 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.78/344.77 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.78x = 344.77 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.78x = 51,232.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,232.82/229.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.96

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