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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.83, 464.45 and 147.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.83, 464.45 and 147.43 is: 221.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.83 : 464.45 = 147.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.83/464.45 = 147.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.83x = 464.45 × 147.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.83x = 68,471.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,471.97/309.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.00

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