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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.74, 310.06 and 146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.74, 310.06 and 146.07 is: 201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.74 : 310.06 = 146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.74/310.06 = 146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.74x = 310.06 × 146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.74x = 45,290.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,290.65/224.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.52

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