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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.43, 219.65 and 38.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.43, 219.65 and 38.22 is: 57.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.43 : 219.65 = 38.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.43/219.65 = 38.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.43x = 219.65 × 38.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.43x = 8,394.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,394.83/146.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.33

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