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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.25, 335.05 and 146.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.25, 335.05 and 146.19 is: 219.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.25 : 335.05 = 146.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.25/335.05 = 146.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.25x = 335.05 × 146.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.25x = 48,980.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,980.23/223.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.40

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