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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.91, 455.66 and 147.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.91, 455.66 and 147.65 is: 221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.91 : 455.66 = 147.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.91/455.66 = 147.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.91x = 455.66 × 147.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.91x = 67,275.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,275.18/303.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.37

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