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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 305.22 and 147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 305.22 and 147.62 is: 203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 305.22 = 147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/305.22 = 147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 305.22 × 147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 45,055.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,055.05/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.72

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