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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.36, 303.96 and 146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.36, 303.96 and 146.62 is: 202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.36 : 303.96 = 146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.36/303.96 = 146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.36x = 303.96 × 146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.36x = 44,566.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,566.62/220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.24

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