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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.29, 451.95 and 147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.29, 451.95 and 147.25 is: 220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.29 : 451.95 = 147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.29/451.95 = 147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.29x = 451.95 × 147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.29x = 66,549.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,549.64/301.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.88

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