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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.17, 304.09 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.17, 304.09 and 146.36 is: 202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.17 : 304.09 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.17/304.09 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.17x = 304.09 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.17x = 44,505.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,505.30/220.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.14

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