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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.15, 304.81 and 147.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.15, 304.81 and 147.34 is: 203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.15 : 304.81 = 147.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.15/304.81 = 147.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.15x = 304.81 × 147.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.15x = 44,910.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,910.71/221.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.08

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