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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.22, 311.58 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.22, 311.58 and 147.50 is: 220.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.22 : 311.58 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.22/311.58 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.22x = 311.58 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.22x = 45,958.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,958.05/208.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.72

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