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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 452.72 and 147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 452.72 and 147.64 is: 221.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 452.72 = 147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/452.72 = 147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 452.72 × 147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 66,839.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,839.58/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.56

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