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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.97, 310.59 and 146.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.97, 310.59 and 146.31 is: 201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.97 : 310.59 = 146.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.97/310.59 = 146.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.97x = 310.59 × 146.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.97x = 45,442.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,442.42/224.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.99

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