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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.48, 315.72 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.48, 315.72 and 146.16 is: 219.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.48 : 315.72 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.48/315.72 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.48x = 315.72 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.48x = 46,145.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,145.64/210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.24

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