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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.03, 464.73 and 147.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.03, 464.73 and 147.82 is: 221.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.03 : 464.73 = 147.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.03/464.73 = 147.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.03x = 464.73 × 147.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.03x = 68,696.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,696.39/310.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.58

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