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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.68, 336.66 and 147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.68, 336.66 and 147.58 is: 221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.68 : 336.66 = 147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.68/336.66 = 147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.68x = 336.66 × 147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.68x = 49,684.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,684.15/224.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.14

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