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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.65, 345.39 and 149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.65, 345.39 and 149.38 is: 223.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.65 : 345.39 = 149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.65/345.39 = 149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.65x = 345.39 × 149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.65x = 51,594.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,594.36/230.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.69

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