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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.57, 337.06 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.57, 337.06 and 147.32 is: 221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.57 : 337.06 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.57/337.06 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.57x = 337.06 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.57x = 49,655.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,655.44/224.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.11

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