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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.76, 335.99 and 146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.76, 335.99 and 146.91 is: 220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.76 : 335.99 = 146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.76/335.99 = 146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.76x = 335.99 × 146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.76x = 49,360.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,360.29/223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.59

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