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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.39, 337.59 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.39, 337.59 and 147.42 is: 220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.39 : 337.59 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.39/337.59 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.39x = 337.59 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.39x = 49,766.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,766.67/225.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.80

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