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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.46, 452.26 and 147.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.46, 452.26 and 147.46 is: 221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.46 : 452.26 = 147.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.46/452.26 = 147.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.46x = 452.26 × 147.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.46x = 66,690.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,690.26/301.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.22

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