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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.04, 464.44 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.04, 464.44 and 147.88 is: 221.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.04 : 464.44 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.04/464.44 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.04x = 464.44 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.04x = 68,681.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,681.39/310.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.52

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