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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.99, 318.65 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.99, 318.65 and 148.05 is: 204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.99 : 318.65 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.99/318.65 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.99x = 318.65 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.99x = 47,175.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,175.39/230.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.24

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