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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.20, 452.10 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.20, 452.10 and 147.30 is: 221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.20 : 452.10 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.20/452.10 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.20x = 452.10 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.20x = 66,594.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,594.33/301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.10

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