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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.49, 330.87 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.49, 330.87 and 147.44 is: 221.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.49 : 330.87 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.49/330.87 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.49x = 330.87 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.49x = 48,784.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,784.85/220.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.26

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