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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.44, 302.31 and 147.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.44, 302.31 and 147.47 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.44 : 302.31 = 147.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.44/302.31 = 147.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.44x = 302.31 × 147.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.44x = 44,581.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,581.29/201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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