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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.24, 315.72 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.24, 315.72 and 146.52 is: 220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.24 : 315.72 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.24/315.72 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.24x = 315.72 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.24x = 46,259.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,259.29/210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.03

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