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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.09, 330.26 and 146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.09, 330.26 and 146.79 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.09 : 330.26 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.09/330.26 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.09x = 330.26 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.09x = 48,478.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,478.87/220.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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