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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.51, 464.45 and 147.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.51, 464.45 and 147.21 is: 220.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.51 : 464.45 = 147.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.51/464.45 = 147.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.51x = 464.45 × 147.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.51x = 68,371.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,371.68/309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.90

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