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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.07, 312.12 and 146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.07, 312.12 and 146.46 is: 202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.07 : 312.12 = 146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.07/312.12 = 146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.07x = 312.12 × 146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.07x = 45,713.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,713.46/226.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.21

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