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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.59, 345.70 and 149.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.59, 345.70 and 149.91 is: 224.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.59 : 345.70 = 149.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.59/345.70 = 149.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.59x = 345.70 × 149.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.59x = 51,823.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,823.89/230.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.74

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