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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.50, 335.13 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.50, 335.13 and 146.49 is: 219.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.50 : 335.13 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.50/335.13 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.50x = 335.13 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.50x = 49,093.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,093.19/223.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.66

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