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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.73, 346.21 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.73, 346.21 and 148.56 is: 222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.73 : 346.21 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.73/346.21 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.73x = 346.21 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.73x = 51,432.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,432.28/230.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.91

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