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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.92, 464.78 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.92, 464.78 and 147.50 is: 221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.92 : 464.78 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.92/464.78 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.92x = 464.78 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.92x = 68,555.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,555.05/309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.20

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