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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.25, 309.60 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.25, 309.60 and 146.76 is: 202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.25 : 309.60 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.25/309.60 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.25x = 309.60 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.25x = 45,436.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,436.90/224.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.62

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