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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.26, 452.02 and 147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.26, 452.02 and 147.14 is: 220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.26 : 452.02 = 147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.26/452.02 = 147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.26x = 452.02 × 147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.26x = 66,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,510.22/301.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.77

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