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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.21, 344.99 and 148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.21, 344.99 and 148.91 is: 223.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.21 : 344.99 = 148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.21/344.99 = 148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.21x = 344.99 × 148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.21x = 51,371.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,371.11/230.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.15

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