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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 305.15 and 147.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 305.15 and 147.43 is: 203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 305.15 = 147.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/305.15 = 147.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 305.15 × 147.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 44,986.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,986.76/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.41

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