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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.03, 465.09 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.03, 465.09 and 147.68 is: 221.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.03 : 465.09 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.03/465.09 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.03x = 465.09 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.03x = 68,684.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,684.49/310.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.54

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