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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.64, 336.82 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.64, 336.82 and 147.51 is: 221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.64 : 336.82 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.64/336.82 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.64x = 336.82 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.64x = 49,684.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,684.32/224.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.17

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