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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.09, 344.86 and 147.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.09, 344.86 and 147.71 is: 221.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.09 : 344.86 = 147.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.09/344.86 = 147.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.09x = 344.86 × 147.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.09x = 50,939.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,939.76/230.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.40

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