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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.75, 334.91 and 146.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.75, 334.91 and 146.09 is: 218.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.75 : 334.91 = 146.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.75/334.91 = 146.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.75x = 334.91 × 146.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.75x = 48,927.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,927.00/223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.67

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