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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.51, 464.57 and 147.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.51, 464.57 and 147.17 is: 220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.51 : 464.57 = 147.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.51/464.57 = 147.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.51x = 464.57 × 147.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.51x = 68,367.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,367.71/309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.89

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