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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.81, 310.40 and 146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.81, 310.40 and 146.24 is: 201.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.81 : 310.40 = 146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.81/310.40 = 146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.81x = 310.40 × 146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.81x = 45,392.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,392.90/224.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.92

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