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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.94, 346.42 and 149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.94, 346.42 and 149.70 is: 224.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.94 : 346.42 = 149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.94/346.42 = 149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.94x = 346.42 × 149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.94x = 51,859.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,859.07/230.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.56

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