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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.66, 339.96 and 146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.66, 339.96 and 146.08 is: 219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.66 : 339.96 = 146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.66/339.96 = 146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.66x = 339.96 × 146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.66x = 49,661.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,661.36/226.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.10

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