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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.27, 336.26 and 147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.27, 336.26 and 147.14 is: 220.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.27 : 336.26 = 147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.27/336.26 = 147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.27x = 336.26 × 147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.27x = 49,474.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,474.88/224.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.61

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