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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.66, 334.80 and 146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.66, 334.80 and 146.45 is: 219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.66 : 334.80 = 146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.66/334.80 = 146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.66x = 334.80 × 146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.66x = 49,031.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,031.46/223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.22

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