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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.90, 464.58 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.90, 464.58 and 147.36 is: 220.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.90 : 464.58 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.90/464.58 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.90x = 464.58 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.90x = 68,460.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,460.51/309.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.91

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