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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.72, 336.96 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.72, 336.96 and 147.68 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.72 : 336.96 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.72/336.96 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.72x = 336.96 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.72x = 49,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,762.25/224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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