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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.32, 309.48 and 146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.32, 309.48 and 146.80 is: 202.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.32 : 309.48 = 146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.32/309.48 = 146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.32x = 309.48 × 146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.32x = 45,431.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,431.66/224.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.53

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