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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.46, 336.42 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.46, 336.42 and 147.42 is: 220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.46 : 336.42 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.46/336.42 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.46x = 336.42 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.46x = 49,595.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,595.04/224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.95

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