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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.91, 452.71 and 147.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.91, 452.71 and 147.85 is: 221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.91 : 452.71 = 147.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.91/452.71 = 147.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.91x = 452.71 × 147.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.91x = 66,933.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,933.17/301.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.70

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