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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.15, 336.31 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.15, 336.31 and 147.11 is: 220.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.15 : 336.31 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.15/336.31 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.15x = 336.31 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.15x = 49,472.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,472.51/224.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.72

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