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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.35, 345.60 and 148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.35, 345.60 and 148.12 is: 222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.35 : 345.60 = 148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.35/345.60 = 148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.35x = 345.60 × 148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.35x = 51,191.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,191.35/230.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.23

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