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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.86, 452.52 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.86, 452.52 and 147.69 is: 221.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.86 : 452.52 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.86/452.52 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.86x = 452.52 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.86x = 66,832.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,832.68/301.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.40

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