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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.77, 452.62 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.77, 452.62 and 147.60 is: 221.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.77 : 452.62 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.77/452.62 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.77x = 452.62 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.77x = 66,806.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,806.71/301.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.38

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