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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.43, 462.71 and 146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.43, 462.71 and 146.03 is: 219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.43 : 462.71 = 146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.43/462.71 = 146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.43x = 462.71 × 146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.43x = 67,566.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,566.50/308.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.07

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