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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.42, 304.43 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.42, 304.43 and 146.61 is: 202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.42 : 304.43 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.42/304.43 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.42x = 304.43 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.42x = 44,632.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,632.09/220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.49

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