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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.79, 331.33 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.79, 331.33 and 147.76 is: 221.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.79 : 331.33 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.79/331.33 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.79x = 331.33 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.79x = 48,957.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,957.32/220.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.74

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