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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.20, 345.57 and 149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.20, 345.57 and 149.20 is: 223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.20 : 345.57 = 149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.20/345.57 = 149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.20x = 345.57 × 149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.20x = 51,559.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,559.04/230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.97

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