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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.29, 304.02 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.29, 304.02 and 146.48 is: 202.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.29 : 304.02 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.29/304.02 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.29x = 304.02 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.29x = 44,531.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,531.33/220.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.15

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