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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.47, 304.43 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.47, 304.43 and 147.12 is: 203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.47 : 304.43 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.47/304.43 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.47x = 304.43 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.47x = 44,787.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,787.11/220.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.14

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