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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.80, 452.85 and 147.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.80, 452.85 and 147.67 is: 221.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.80 : 452.85 = 147.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.80/452.85 = 147.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.80x = 452.85 × 147.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.80x = 66,872.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,872.36/301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.58

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