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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.16, 465.12 and 147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.16, 465.12 and 147.92 is: 221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.16 : 465.12 = 147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.16/465.12 = 147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.16x = 465.12 × 147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.16x = 68,800.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,800.55/310.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.82

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