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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.28, 304.98 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.28, 304.98 and 147.48 is: 203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.28 : 304.98 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.28/304.98 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.28x = 304.98 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.28x = 44,978.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,978.45/221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.26

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