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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.23, 298.35 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.23, 298.35 and 146.34 is: 201.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.23 : 298.35 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.23/298.35 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.23x = 298.35 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.23x = 43,660.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,660.54/216.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.92

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