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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.21, 451.16 and 146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.21, 451.16 and 146.81 is: 219.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.21 : 451.16 = 146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.21/451.16 = 146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.21x = 451.16 × 146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.21x = 66,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,234.80/301.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.90

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