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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.14, 451.22 and 147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.14, 451.22 and 147.06 is: 220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.14 : 451.22 = 147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.14/451.22 = 147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.14x = 451.22 × 147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.14x = 66,356.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,356.41/301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.35

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