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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.93, 464.76 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.93, 464.76 and 147.66 is: 221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.93 : 464.76 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.93/464.76 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.93x = 464.76 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.93x = 68,626.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,626.46/309.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.43

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