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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.24, 345.28 and 149.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.24, 345.28 and 149.56 is: 224.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.24 : 345.28 = 149.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.24/345.28 = 149.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.24x = 345.28 × 149.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.24x = 51,640.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,640.08/230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.29

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