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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.11, 335.87 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.11, 335.87 and 147.04 is: 220.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.11 : 335.87 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.11/335.87 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.11x = 335.87 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.11x = 49,385.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,385.59/224.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.36

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