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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.81, 332.98 and 147.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.81, 332.98 and 147.74 is: 221.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.81 : 332.98 = 147.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.81/332.98 = 147.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.81x = 332.98 × 147.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.81x = 49,194.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,194.93/221.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.79

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