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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.03, 306.20 and 147.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.03, 306.20 and 147.21 is: 203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.03 : 306.20 = 147.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.03/306.20 = 147.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.03x = 306.20 × 147.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.03x = 45,074.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,074.97/222.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.01

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