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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.26, 309.35 and 146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.26, 309.35 and 146.50 is: 202.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.26 : 309.35 = 146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.26/309.35 = 146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.26x = 309.35 × 146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.26x = 45,319.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,319.78/224.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.09

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