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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.03, 336.87 and 147.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.03, 336.87 and 147.85 is: 221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.03 : 336.87 = 147.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.03/336.87 = 147.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.03x = 336.87 × 147.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.03x = 49,806.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,806.23/225.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.33

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