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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.82, 464.77 and 147.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.82, 464.77 and 147.41 is: 221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.82 : 464.77 = 147.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.82/464.77 = 147.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.82x = 464.77 × 147.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.82x = 68,511.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,511.75/309.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.14

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