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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.78, 464.02 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.78, 464.02 and 147.30 is: 220.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.78 : 464.02 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.78/464.02 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.78x = 464.02 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.78x = 68,350.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,350.15/309.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.64

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