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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.26, 334.60 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.26, 334.60 and 146.26 is: 219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.26 : 334.60 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.26/334.60 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.26x = 334.60 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.26x = 48,938.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,938.60/223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.20

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