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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.32, 345.76 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.32, 345.76 and 149.36 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.32 : 345.76 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.32/345.76 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.32x = 345.76 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.32x = 51,642.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,642.71/230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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