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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.80, 304.38 and 147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.80, 304.38 and 147 is: 202.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.80 : 304.38 = 147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.80/304.38 = 147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.80x = 304.38 × 147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.80x = 44,743.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,743.86/220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.64

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