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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.34, 312.46 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.34, 312.46 and 146.68 is: 202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.34 : 312.46 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.34/312.46 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.34x = 312.46 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.34x = 45,831.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,831.22/226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.49

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