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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.62, 345.43 and 148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.62, 345.43 and 148.41 is: 222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.62 : 345.43 = 148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.62/345.43 = 148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.62x = 345.43 × 148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.62x = 51,265.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,265.27/230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.29

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