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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.44, 309.81 and 146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.44, 309.81 and 146.81 is: 202.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.44 : 309.81 = 146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.44/309.81 = 146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.44x = 309.81 × 146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.44x = 45,483.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,483.71/224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.66

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