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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.04, 312.05 and 147.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.04, 312.05 and 147.47 is: 203.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.04 : 312.05 = 147.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.04/312.05 = 147.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.04x = 312.05 × 147.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.04x = 46,018.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,018.58/226.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.59

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