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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.34, 383.25 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.34, 383.25 and 147.22 is: 220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.34 : 383.25 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.34/383.25 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.34x = 383.25 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.34x = 56,422.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,422.07/255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.97

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