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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.40, 464.16 and 147.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.40, 464.16 and 147.13 is: 220.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.40 : 464.16 = 147.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.40/464.16 = 147.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.40x = 464.16 × 147.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.40x = 68,291.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,291.86/309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.72

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