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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.67, 310.19 and 147.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.67, 310.19 and 147.09 is: 203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.67 : 310.19 = 147.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.67/310.19 = 147.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.67x = 310.19 × 147.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.67x = 45,625.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,625.11/224.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.08

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