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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.46, 336.08 and 147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.46, 336.08 and 147.23 is: 220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.46 : 336.08 = 147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.46/336.08 = 147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.46x = 336.08 × 147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.46x = 49,481.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,481.06/224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.44

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