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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.19, 329.92 and 147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.19, 329.92 and 147.83 is: 221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.19 : 329.92 = 147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.19/329.92 = 147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.19x = 329.92 × 147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.19x = 48,772.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,772.07/220.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.50

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