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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 304.02 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 304.02 and 146.34 is: 201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 304.02 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/304.02 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 304.02 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 44,490.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,490.29/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.93

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