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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.85, 309.83 and 146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.85, 309.83 and 146.07 is: 201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.85 : 309.83 = 146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.85/309.83 = 146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.85x = 309.83 × 146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.85x = 45,256.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,256.87/224.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.28

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