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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.94, 345.66 and 148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.94, 345.66 and 148.74 is: 222.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.94 : 345.66 = 148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.94/345.66 = 148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.94x = 345.66 × 148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.94x = 51,413.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,413.47/230.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.63

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