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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.52, 335.40 and 146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.52, 335.40 and 146.56 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.52 : 335.40 = 146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.52/335.40 = 146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.52x = 335.40 × 146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.52x = 49,156.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,156.22/223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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