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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.23, 344.95 and 148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.23, 344.95 and 148.90 is: 223.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.23 : 344.95 = 148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.23/344.95 = 148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.23x = 344.95 × 148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.23x = 51,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,363.06/230.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.09

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