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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.41, 451.98 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.41, 451.98 and 147.33 is: 220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.41 : 451.98 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.41/451.98 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.41x = 451.98 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.41x = 66,590.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,590.21/301.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.93

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