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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.38, 345.30 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.38, 345.30 and 148.01 is: 221.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.38 : 345.30 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.38/345.30 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.38x = 345.30 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.38x = 51,107.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,107.85/230.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.84

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