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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.65, 336.87 and 147.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.65, 336.87 and 147.61 is: 221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.65 : 336.87 = 147.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.65/336.87 = 147.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.65x = 336.87 × 147.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.65x = 49,725.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,725.38/224.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.35

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