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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.61, 330.99 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.61, 330.99 and 147.78 is: 221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.61 : 330.99 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.61/330.99 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.61x = 330.99 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.61x = 48,913.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,913.70/220.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.72

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