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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.40, 451.89 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.40, 451.89 and 147.36 is: 220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.40 : 451.89 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.40/451.89 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.40x = 451.89 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.40x = 66,590.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,590.51/301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.94

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