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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.33, 344.84 and 148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.33, 344.84 and 148.93 is: 222.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.33 : 344.84 = 148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.33/344.84 = 148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.33x = 344.84 × 148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.33x = 51,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,357.02/230.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.97

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