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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.53, 465.28 and 147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.53, 465.28 and 147.86 is: 221.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.53 : 465.28 = 147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.53/465.28 = 147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.53x = 465.28 × 147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.53x = 68,795.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,795.35/310.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.54

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