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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.93, 464.54 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.93, 464.54 and 147.42 is: 220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.93 : 464.54 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.93/464.54 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.93x = 464.54 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.93x = 68,481.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,481.75/309.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.96

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