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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.34, 304.01 and 146.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.34, 304.01 and 146.67 is: 202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.34 : 304.01 = 146.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.34/304.01 = 146.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.34x = 304.01 × 146.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.34x = 44,589.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,589.17/220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.36

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