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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.34, 346.05 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.34, 346.05 and 149.34 is: 224.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.34 : 346.05 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.34/346.05 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.34x = 346.05 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.34x = 51,679.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,679.11/230.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.36

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