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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.96, 311.88 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.96, 311.88 and 147.38 is: 203.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.96 : 311.88 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.96/311.88 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.96x = 311.88 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.96x = 45,964.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,964.87/225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.42

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