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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.66, 335.43 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.66, 335.43 and 147.04 is: 220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.66 : 335.43 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.66/335.43 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.66x = 335.43 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.66x = 49,321.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,321.63/223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.52

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