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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.14, 336.14 and 147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.14, 336.14 and 147.10 is: 220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.14 : 336.14 = 147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.14/336.14 = 147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.14x = 336.14 × 147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.14x = 49,446.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,446.19/224.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.60

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