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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.03, 330.69 and 147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.03, 330.69 and 147.15 is: 221.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.03 : 330.69 = 147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.03/330.69 = 147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.03x = 330.69 × 147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.03x = 48,661.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,661.03/220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.16

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