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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.04, 344.97 and 149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.04, 344.97 and 149.40 is: 224.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.04 : 344.97 = 149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.04/344.97 = 149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.04x = 344.97 × 149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.04x = 51,538.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,538.52/230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.04

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