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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.16, 345.04 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.16, 345.04 and 148.94 is: 223.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.16 : 345.04 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.16/345.04 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.16x = 345.04 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.16x = 51,390.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,390.26/230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.28

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