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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.98, 318.61 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.98, 318.61 and 148.05 is: 204.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.98 : 318.61 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.98/318.61 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.98x = 318.61 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.98x = 47,169.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,169.47/230.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.22

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