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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.82, 310.38 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.82, 310.38 and 147.33 is: 203.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.82 : 310.38 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.82/310.38 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.82x = 310.38 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.82x = 45,726.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,726.00/224.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.39

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