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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.09, 456.06 and 147.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.09, 456.06 and 147.91 is: 221.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.09 : 456.06 = 147.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.09/456.06 = 147.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.09x = 456.06 × 147.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.09x = 67,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,455.58/304.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.83

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