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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 304.94 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 304.94 and 147.36 is: 203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 304.94 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/304.94 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 304.94 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 44,935.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,935.96/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.18

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