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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.13, 344.67 and 147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.13, 344.67 and 147.92 is: 221.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.13 : 344.67 = 147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.13/344.67 = 147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.13x = 344.67 × 147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.13x = 50,981.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,981.86/230.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.54

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