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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.07, 303.49 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.07, 303.49 and 146.34 is: 201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.07 : 303.49 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.07/303.49 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.07x = 303.49 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.07x = 44,412.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,412.73/220.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.81

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