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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.75, 310.29 and 147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.75, 310.29 and 147.26 is: 203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.75 : 310.29 = 147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.75/310.29 = 147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.75x = 310.29 × 147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.75x = 45,693.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,693.31/224.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.31

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