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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.61, 452.60 and 147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.61, 452.60 and 147.58 is: 221.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.61 : 452.60 = 147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.61/452.60 = 147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.61x = 452.60 × 147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.61x = 66,794.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,794.71/301.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.46

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