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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.38, 336.12 and 147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.38, 336.12 and 147.16 is: 220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.38 : 336.12 = 147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.38/336.12 = 147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.38x = 336.12 × 147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.38x = 49,463.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,463.42/224.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.44

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