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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.93, 304.97 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.93, 304.97 and 147.22 is: 203.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.93 : 304.97 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.93/304.97 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.93x = 304.97 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.93x = 44,896.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,896.18/220.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.22

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