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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.04, 345.11 and 147.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.04, 345.11 and 147.74 is: 221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.04 : 345.11 = 147.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.04/345.11 = 147.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.04x = 345.11 × 147.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.04x = 50,984.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,984.09/230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.63

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