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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.38, 309.48 and 146.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.38, 309.48 and 146.77 is: 202.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.38 : 309.48 = 146.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.38/309.48 = 146.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.38x = 309.48 × 146.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.38x = 45,422.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,422.38/224.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.44

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