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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.28, 303.86 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.28, 303.86 and 146.49 is: 202.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.28 : 303.86 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.28/303.86 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.28x = 303.86 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.28x = 44,511.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,511.72/220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.07

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