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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.48, 335.01 and 146.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.48, 335.01 and 146.51 is: 219.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.48 : 335.01 = 146.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.48/335.01 = 146.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.48x = 335.01 × 146.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.48x = 49,082.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,082.03/223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.62

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