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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.88, 336.94 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.88, 336.94 and 147.80 is: 221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.88 : 336.94 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.88/336.94 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.88x = 336.94 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.88x = 49,799.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,799.73/224.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.45

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