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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.94, 345.09 and 148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.94, 345.09 and 148.76 is: 223.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.94 : 345.09 = 148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.94/345.09 = 148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.94x = 345.09 × 148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.94x = 51,335.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,335.59/229.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.26

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