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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.74, 464.37 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.74, 464.37 and 147.50 is: 221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.74 : 464.37 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.74/464.37 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.74x = 464.37 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.74x = 68,494.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,494.58/309.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.14

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