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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.82, 464.40 and 147.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.82, 464.40 and 147.40 is: 220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.82 : 464.40 = 147.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.82/464.40 = 147.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.82x = 464.40 × 147.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.82x = 68,452.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,452.56/309.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.94

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