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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.23, 298.49 and 146.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.23, 298.49 and 146.33 is: 201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.23 : 298.49 = 146.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.23/298.49 = 146.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.23x = 298.49 × 146.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.23x = 43,677.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,677.31/216.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.99

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