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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.41, 334.86 and 146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.41, 334.86 and 146.43 is: 219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.41 : 334.86 = 146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.41/334.86 = 146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.41x = 334.86 × 146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.41x = 49,033.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,033.55/223.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.48

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