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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.20, 312.32 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.20, 312.32 and 147.36 is: 221.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.20 : 312.32 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.20/312.32 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.20x = 312.32 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.20x = 46,023.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,023.48/208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.05

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