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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.04, 336.06 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.04, 336.06 and 147.48 is: 221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.04 : 336.06 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.04/336.06 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.04x = 336.06 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.04x = 49,562.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,562.13/224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.22

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