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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.47, 451.90 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.47, 451.90 and 147.30 is: 220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.47 : 451.90 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.47/451.90 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.47x = 451.90 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.47x = 66,564.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,564.13/301.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.80

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