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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.35, 335.25 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.35, 335.25 and 146.58 is: 220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.35 : 335.25 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.35/335.25 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.35x = 335.25 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.35x = 49,140.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,140.95/223.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.02

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