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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.43, 462.80 and 146.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.43, 462.80 and 146.11 is: 219.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.43 : 462.80 = 146.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.43/462.80 = 146.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.43x = 462.80 × 146.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.43x = 67,619.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,619.71/308.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.24

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