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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.14, 309.30 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.14, 309.30 and 146.64 is: 202.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.14 : 309.30 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.14/309.30 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.14x = 309.30 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.14x = 45,355.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,355.75/224.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.35

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