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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.46, 311.16 and 146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.46, 311.16 and 146.80 is: 202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.46 : 311.16 = 146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.46/311.16 = 146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.46x = 311.16 × 146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.46x = 45,678.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,678.29/225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.60

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