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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.56, 310.03 and 147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.56, 310.03 and 147.07 is: 203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.56 : 310.03 = 147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.56/310.03 = 147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.56x = 310.03 × 147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.56x = 45,597.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,597.25/224.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.05

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