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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.45, 462.87 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.45, 462.87 and 146.14 is: 219.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.45 : 462.87 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.45/462.87 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.45x = 462.87 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.45x = 67,640.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,640.78/308.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.30

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