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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.81, 464.76 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.81, 464.76 and 147.63 is: 221.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.81 : 464.76 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.81/464.76 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.81x = 464.76 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.81x = 68,612.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,612.52/309.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.47

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