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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.99, 470.55 and 147.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.99, 470.55 and 147.01 is: 220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.99 : 470.55 = 147.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.99/470.55 = 147.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.99x = 470.55 × 147.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.99x = 69,175.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,175.56/313.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.31

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