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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 462.48 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 462.48 and 146.16 is: 219.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 462.48 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/462.48 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 462.48 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 67,596.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,596.08/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.35

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