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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.12, 464.54 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.12, 464.54 and 147.56 is: 221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.12 : 464.54 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.12/464.54 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.12x = 464.54 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.12x = 68,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,547.52/310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.04

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