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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.62, 304.17 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.62, 304.17 and 146.82 is: 202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.62 : 304.17 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.62/304.17 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.62x = 304.17 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.62x = 44,658.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,658.24/220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.42

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