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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.34, 464.82 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.34, 464.82 and 147.68 is: 221.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.34 : 464.82 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.34/464.82 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.34x = 464.82 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.34x = 68,644.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,644.62/310.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.19

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