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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.88, 465.09 and 147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.88, 465.09 and 147.64 is: 221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.88 : 465.09 = 147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.88/465.09 = 147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.88x = 465.09 × 147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.88x = 68,665.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,665.89/309.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.59

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