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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.64, 334.58 and 146.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.64, 334.58 and 146.33 is: 218.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.64 : 334.58 = 146.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.64/334.58 = 146.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.64x = 334.58 × 146.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.64x = 48,959.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,959.71/223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.93

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