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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.67, 336.72 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.67, 336.72 and 147.69 is: 221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.67 : 336.72 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.67/336.72 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.67x = 336.72 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.67x = 49,730.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,730.18/224.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.35

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