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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.82, 458.46 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.82, 458.46 and 147.44 is: 221.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.82 : 458.46 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.82/458.46 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.82x = 458.46 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.82x = 67,593.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,593.18/305.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.02

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