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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220, 329.12 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220, 329.12 and 147.52 is: 220.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 329.12 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/329.12 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 329.12 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 48,551.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,551.78/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.69

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