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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.01, 451.35 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.01, 451.35 and 146.96 is: 220.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.01 : 451.35 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.01/451.35 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.01x = 451.35 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.01x = 66,329.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,329.83/301.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.36

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