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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.08, 306.26 and 147.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.08, 306.26 and 147.31 is: 203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.08 : 306.26 = 147.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.08/306.26 = 147.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.08x = 306.26 × 147.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.08x = 45,114.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,114.42/222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.14

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