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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.21, 452.66 and 147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.21, 452.66 and 147.81 is: 221.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.21 : 452.66 = 147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.21/452.66 = 147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.21x = 452.66 × 147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.21x = 66,907.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,907.67/302.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.39

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