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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.31, 336.03 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.31, 336.03 and 147.04 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.31 : 336.03 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.31/336.03 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.31x = 336.03 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.31x = 49,409.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,409.85/224.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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