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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.38, 334.89 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.38, 334.89 and 146.34 is: 219.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.38 : 334.89 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.38/334.89 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.38x = 334.89 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.38x = 49,007.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,007.80/223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.39

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