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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.64, 335.39 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.64, 335.39 and 146.60 is: 219.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.64 : 335.39 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.64/335.39 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.64x = 335.39 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.64x = 49,165.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,165.76/223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.85

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