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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.30, 336.26 and 146.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.30, 336.26 and 146.27 is: 219.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.30 : 336.26 = 146.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.30/336.26 = 146.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.30x = 336.26 × 146.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.30x = 49,182.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,182.34/224.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.28

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