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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.67, 308.58 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.67, 308.58 and 146.18 is: 201.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.67 : 308.58 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.67/308.58 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.67x = 308.58 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.67x = 45,108.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,108.22/223.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.67

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