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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.29, 465.08 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.29, 465.08 and 147.63 is: 221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.29 : 465.08 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.29/465.08 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.29x = 465.08 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.29x = 68,659.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,659.02/310.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.27

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