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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.72, 464.18 and 147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.72, 464.18 and 147.06 is: 220.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.72 : 464.18 = 147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.72/464.18 = 147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.72x = 464.18 × 147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.72x = 68,262.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,262.31/309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.40

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