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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.12, 304.92 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.12, 304.92 and 146.48 is: 201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.12 : 304.92 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.12/304.92 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.12x = 304.92 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.12x = 44,664.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,664.68/221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.99

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