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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.24, 463.62 and 147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.24, 463.62 and 147 is: 220.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.24 : 463.62 = 147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.24/463.62 = 147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.24x = 463.62 × 147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.24x = 68,152.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,152.14/309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.39

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