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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.26, 465.06 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.26, 465.06 and 147.72 is: 221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.26 : 465.06 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.26/465.06 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.26x = 465.06 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.26x = 68,698.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,698.66/310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.42

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