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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.76, 464.26 and 147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.76, 464.26 and 147.10 is: 220.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.76 : 464.26 = 147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.76/464.26 = 147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.76x = 464.26 × 147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.76x = 68,292.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,292.65/309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.47

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