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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.00, 304.88 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.00, 304.88 and 147.24 is: 203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.00 : 304.88 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.00/304.88 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.00x = 304.88 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.00x = 44,889.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,889.80/221.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.13

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