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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.76, 309.96 and 147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.76, 309.96 and 147 is: 202.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.76 : 309.96 = 147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.76/309.96 = 147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.76x = 309.96 × 147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.76x = 45,564.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,564.12/224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.72

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