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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.61, 452.14 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.61, 452.14 and 147.44 is: 221.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.61 : 452.14 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.61/452.14 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.61x = 452.14 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.61x = 66,663.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,663.52/301.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.03

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