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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.46, 465.30 and 147.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.46, 465.30 and 147.77 is: 221.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.46 : 465.30 = 147.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.46/465.30 = 147.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.46x = 465.30 × 147.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.46x = 68,757.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,757.38/310.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.47

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