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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.32, 465.60 and 147.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.32, 465.60 and 147.99 is: 222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.32 : 465.60 = 147.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.32/465.60 = 147.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.32x = 465.60 × 147.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.32x = 68,904.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,904.14/310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.04

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