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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.30, 464.18 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.30, 464.18 and 147.11 is: 220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.30 : 464.18 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.30/464.18 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.30x = 464.18 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.30x = 68,282.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,282.46/309.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.76

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