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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.50, 452.61 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.50, 452.61 and 147.56 is: 221.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.50 : 452.61 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.50/452.61 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.50x = 452.61 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.50x = 66,784.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,784.87/301.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.51

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