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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.87, 465 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.87, 465 and 147.72 is: 221.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.87 : 465 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.87/465 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.87x = 465 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.87x = 68,689.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,689.80/309.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.67

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