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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.34, 344.97 and 147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.34, 344.97 and 147.81 is: 221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.34 : 344.97 = 147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.34/344.97 = 147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.34x = 344.97 × 147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.34x = 50,990.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,990.02/230.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.37

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