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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.36, 304.35 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.36, 304.35 and 146.55 is: 202.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.36 : 304.35 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.36/304.35 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.36x = 304.35 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.36x = 44,602.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,602.49/220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.41

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