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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 330.01 and 147.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 330.01 and 147.74 is: 221.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 330.01 = 147.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/330.01 = 147.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 330.01 × 147.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 48,753.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,753.66/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.51

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