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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.00, 467.94 and 147.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.00, 467.94 and 147.40 is: 221.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.00 : 467.94 = 147.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.00/467.94 = 147.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.00x = 467.94 × 147.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.00x = 68,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,972.50/312.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.07

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