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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.05, 334.57 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.05, 334.57 and 146.49 is: 219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.05 : 334.57 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.05/334.57 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.05x = 334.57 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.05x = 49,011.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,011.63/223.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.74

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