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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.18, 305.04 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.18, 305.04 and 147.38 is: 203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.18 : 305.04 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.18/305.04 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.18x = 305.04 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.18x = 44,955.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,955.27/221.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.26

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