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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.24, 303.60 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.24, 303.60 and 146.40 is: 201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.24 : 303.60 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.24/303.60 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.24x = 303.60 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.24x = 44,447.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,447.04/220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.81

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