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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225, 310.56 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225, 310.56 and 147.48 is: 203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 310.56 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/310.56 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 310.56 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 45,801.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,801.39/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.56

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