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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.22, 344.84 and 148.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.22, 344.84 and 148.82 is: 222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.22 : 344.84 = 148.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.22/344.84 = 148.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.22x = 344.84 × 148.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.22x = 51,319.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,319.09/230.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.91

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