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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.69, 335.71 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.69, 335.71 and 146.64 is: 220.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.69 : 335.71 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.69/335.71 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.69x = 335.71 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.69x = 49,228.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,228.51/223.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.07

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