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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.06, 329.27 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.06, 329.27 and 147.56 is: 220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.06 : 329.27 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.06/329.27 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.06x = 329.27 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.06x = 48,588.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,588.27/220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.80

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