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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.87, 464.94 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.87, 464.94 and 147.51 is: 221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.87 : 464.94 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.87/464.94 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.87x = 464.94 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.87x = 68,583.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,583.30/309.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.33

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