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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.41, 464.16 and 147.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.41, 464.16 and 147.03 is: 220.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.41 : 464.16 = 147.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.41/464.16 = 147.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.41x = 464.16 × 147.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.41x = 68,247.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,247.00/309.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.57

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