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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.14, 464.94 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.14, 464.94 and 147.66 is: 221.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.14 : 464.94 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.14/464.94 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.14x = 464.94 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.14x = 68,653.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,653.04/310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.36

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