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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.31, 465.52 and 147.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.31, 465.52 and 147.91 is: 221.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.31 : 465.52 = 147.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.31/465.52 = 147.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.31x = 465.52 × 147.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.31x = 68,855.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,855.06/310.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.89

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