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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.16, 334.49 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.16, 334.49 and 146.18 is: 219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.16 : 334.49 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.16/334.49 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.16x = 334.49 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.16x = 48,893.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,893.34/223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.10

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