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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.14, 451.38 and 146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.14, 451.38 and 146.72 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.14 : 451.38 = 146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.14/451.38 = 146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.14x = 451.38 × 146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.14x = 66,226.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,226.47/301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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