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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.44, 346.99 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.44, 346.99 and 149.27 is: 223.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.44 : 346.99 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.44/346.99 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.44x = 346.99 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.44x = 51,793.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,793.37/231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.79

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