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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.30, 305.58 and 147.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.30, 305.58 and 147.59 is: 203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.30 : 305.58 = 147.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.30/305.58 = 147.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.30x = 305.58 × 147.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.30x = 45,099.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,099.02/221.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.80

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