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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.33, 304.21 and 146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.33, 304.21 and 146.80 is: 202.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.33 : 304.21 = 146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.33/304.21 = 146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.33x = 304.21 × 146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.33x = 44,657.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,657.45/220.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.69

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