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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.17, 465.49 and 147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.17, 465.49 and 147.90 is: 221.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.17 : 465.49 = 147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.17/465.49 = 147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.17x = 465.49 × 147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.17x = 68,843.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,843.86/310.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.95

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