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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.20, 334.80 and 146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.20, 334.80 and 146.20 is: 219.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.20 : 334.80 = 146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.20/334.80 = 146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.20x = 334.80 × 146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.20x = 48,947.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,947.76/223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.30

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