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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.27, 346.67 and 149.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.27, 346.67 and 149.07 is: 223.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.27 : 346.67 = 149.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.27/346.67 = 149.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.27x = 346.67 × 149.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.27x = 51,678.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,678.10/231.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.45

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