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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.23, 465.50 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.23, 465.50 and 147.87 is: 221.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.23 : 465.50 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.23/465.50 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.23x = 465.50 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.23x = 68,833.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,833.49/310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.88

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