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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.56, 464.34 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.56, 464.34 and 147.20 is: 220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.56 : 464.34 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.56/464.34 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.56x = 464.34 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.56x = 68,350.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,350.85/309.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.80

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