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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.27, 463.61 and 147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.27, 463.61 and 147.07 is: 220.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.27 : 463.61 = 147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.27/463.61 = 147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.27x = 463.61 × 147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.27x = 68,182.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,182.97/309.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.46

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