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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.90, 336.02 and 146.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.90, 336.02 and 146.85 is: 220.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.90 : 336.02 = 146.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.90/336.02 = 146.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.90x = 336.02 × 146.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.90x = 49,344.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,344.54/223.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.39

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