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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.08, 305.22 and 147.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.08, 305.22 and 147.55 is: 203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.08 : 305.22 = 147.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.08/305.22 = 147.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.08x = 305.22 × 147.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.08x = 45,035.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,035.21/221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.71

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