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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.54, 336.09 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.54, 336.09 and 147.32 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.54 : 336.09 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.54/336.09 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.54x = 336.09 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.54x = 49,511.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,511.10/224.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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