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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.82, 436.24 and 146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.82, 436.24 and 146.46 is: 219.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.82 : 436.24 = 146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.82/436.24 = 146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.82x = 436.24 × 146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.82x = 63,891.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,891.71/290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.70

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