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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.77, 464.88 and 147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.77, 464.88 and 147.57 is: 221.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.77 : 464.88 = 147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.77/464.88 = 147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.77x = 464.88 × 147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.77x = 68,601.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,601.15/309.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.46

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