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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.86, 346.08 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.86, 346.08 and 149.72 is: 224.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.86 : 346.08 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.86/346.08 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.86x = 346.08 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.86x = 51,815.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,815.10/230.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.44

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