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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.02, 329.89 and 146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.02, 329.89 and 146.81 is: 220.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.02 : 329.89 = 146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.02/329.89 = 146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.02x = 329.89 × 146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.02x = 48,431.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,431.15/220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.12

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