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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.05, 345.03 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.05, 345.03 and 148.96 is: 223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.05 : 345.03 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.05/345.03 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.05x = 345.03 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.05x = 51,395.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,395.67/230.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.41

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