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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.21, 452.09 and 147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.21, 452.09 and 147.25 is: 221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.21 : 452.09 = 147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.21/452.09 = 147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.21x = 452.09 × 147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.21x = 66,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,570.25/301.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.01

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