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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.42, 451.45 and 147.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.42, 451.45 and 147.47 is: 220.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.42 : 451.45 = 147.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.42/451.45 = 147.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.42x = 451.45 × 147.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.42x = 66,574.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,574.59/301.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.87

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