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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.16, 337.03 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.16, 337.03 and 147.94 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.16 : 337.03 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.16/337.03 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.16x = 337.03 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.16x = 49,859.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,859.01/225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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