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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.56, 336.41 and 147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.56, 336.41 and 147.29 is: 220.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.56 : 336.41 = 147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.56/336.41 = 147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.56x = 336.41 × 147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.56x = 49,549.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,549.09/224.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.65

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