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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.52, 464.48 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.52, 464.48 and 147.20 is: 220.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.52 : 464.48 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.52/464.48 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.52x = 464.48 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.52x = 68,371.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,371.46/309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.90

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