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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.36, 463.94 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.36, 463.94 and 147.04 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.36 : 463.94 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.36/463.94 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.36x = 463.94 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.36x = 68,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,217.74/309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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