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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.05, 329.60 and 147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.05, 329.60 and 147.83 is: 221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.05 : 329.60 = 147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.05/329.60 = 147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.05x = 329.60 × 147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.05x = 48,723.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,723.49/220.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.42

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