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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.80, 336.62 and 147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.80, 336.62 and 147.53 is: 220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.80 : 336.62 = 147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.80/336.62 = 147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.80x = 336.62 × 147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.80x = 49,661.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,661.65/224.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.92

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