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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 311.16 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 311.16 and 147.96 is: 204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 311.16 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/311.16 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 311.16 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 46,039.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,039.23/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.29

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