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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.94, 307.73 and 147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.94, 307.73 and 147.23 is: 203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.94 : 307.73 = 147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.94/307.73 = 147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.94x = 307.73 × 147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.94x = 45,307.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,307.12/222.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.23

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