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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.23, 336.35 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.23, 336.35 and 146.32 is: 219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.23 : 336.35 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.23/336.35 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.23x = 336.35 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.23x = 49,213.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,213.43/224.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.48

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