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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.18, 345.33 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.18, 345.33 and 139.46 is: 209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.18 : 345.33 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.18/345.33 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.18x = 345.33 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.18x = 48,158.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,158.00/230.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.22

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