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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.17, 346.28 and 149.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.17, 346.28 and 149.85 is: 224.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.17 : 346.28 = 149.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.17/346.28 = 149.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.17x = 346.28 × 149.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.17x = 51,889.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,889.31/231.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.47

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