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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.85, 346.02 and 149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.85, 346.02 and 149.73 is: 224.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.85 : 346.02 = 149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.85/346.02 = 149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.85x = 346.02 × 149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.85x = 51,809.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,809.57/230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.43

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