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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.02, 451.58 and 146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.02, 451.58 and 146.91 is: 220.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.02 : 451.58 = 146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.02/451.58 = 146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.02x = 451.58 × 146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.02x = 66,342.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,342.58/301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.40

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