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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.87, 310.50 and 146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.87, 310.50 and 146.23 is: 201.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.87 : 310.50 = 146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.87/310.50 = 146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.87x = 310.50 × 146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.87x = 45,402.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,402.86/224.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.91

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