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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.53, 464.42 and 147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.53, 464.42 and 147.35 is: 221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.53 : 464.42 = 147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.53/464.42 = 147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.53x = 464.42 × 147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.53x = 68,432.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,432.29/309.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.08

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