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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.11, 344.74 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.11, 344.74 and 148.79 is: 222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.11 : 344.74 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.11/344.74 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.11x = 344.74 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.11x = 51,293.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,293.86/230.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.91

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