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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.80, 464.86 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.80, 464.86 and 147.48 is: 221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.80 : 464.86 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.80/464.86 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.80x = 464.86 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.80x = 68,557.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,557.55/309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.30

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