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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.63, 307.28 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.63, 307.28 and 147.96 is: 204.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.63 : 307.28 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.63/307.28 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.63x = 307.28 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.63x = 45,465.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,465.15/222.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.22

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