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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.05, 304.76 and 147.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.05, 304.76 and 147.31 is: 203.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.05 : 304.76 = 147.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.05/304.76 = 147.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.05x = 304.76 × 147.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.05x = 44,893.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,893.25/221.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.09

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