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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.09, 346.36 and 148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.09, 346.36 and 148.71 is: 222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.09 : 346.36 = 148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.09/346.36 = 148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.09x = 346.36 × 148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.09x = 51,507.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,507.20/231.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.89

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