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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.83, 310.49 and 147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.83, 310.49 and 147.25 is: 203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.83 : 310.49 = 147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.83/310.49 = 147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.83x = 310.49 × 147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.83x = 45,718.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,718.92/224.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.35

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