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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.13, 467.80 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.13, 467.80 and 147.60 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.13 : 467.80 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.13/467.80 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.13x = 467.80 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.13x = 69,046.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,046.01/312.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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