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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.35, 336.75 and 147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.35, 336.75 and 147.58 is: 221.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.35 : 336.75 = 147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.35/336.75 = 147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.35x = 336.75 × 147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.35x = 49,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,697.57/224.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.52

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