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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.49, 336.36 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.49, 336.36 and 147.36 is: 220.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.49 : 336.36 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.49/336.36 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.49x = 336.36 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.49x = 49,566.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,566.01/224.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.79

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