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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.56, 452.38 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.56, 452.38 and 147.48 is: 221.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.56 : 452.38 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.56/452.38 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.56x = 452.38 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.56x = 66,717.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,717.00/301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.24

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