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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.95, 345.82 and 148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.95, 345.82 and 148.77 is: 222.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.95 : 345.82 = 148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.95/345.82 = 148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.95x = 345.82 × 148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.95x = 51,447.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,447.15/230.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.77

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