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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.04, 344.88 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.04, 344.88 and 147.69 is: 221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.04 : 344.88 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.04/344.88 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.04x = 344.88 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.04x = 50,935.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,935.33/230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.42

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