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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.39, 452.12 and 147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.39, 452.12 and 147.29 is: 220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.39 : 452.12 = 147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.39/452.12 = 147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.39x = 452.12 × 147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.39x = 66,589.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,589.76/301.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.94

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