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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.50, 464.40 and 147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.50, 464.40 and 147.18 is: 220.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.50 : 464.40 = 147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.50/464.40 = 147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.50x = 464.40 × 147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.50x = 68,350.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,350.39/309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.84

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