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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.60, 310.04 and 147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.60, 310.04 and 147 is: 202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.60 : 310.04 = 147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.60/310.04 = 147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.60x = 310.04 × 147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.60x = 45,575.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,575.88/224.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.92

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