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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.98, 347.76 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.98, 347.76 and 149.76 is: 224.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.98 : 347.76 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.98/347.76 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.98x = 347.76 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.98x = 52,080.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,080.54/231.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.51

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