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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.46, 347.22 and 149.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.46, 347.22 and 149.26 is: 223.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.46 : 347.22 = 149.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.46/347.22 = 149.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.46x = 347.22 × 149.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.46x = 51,826.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,826.06/231.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.91

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