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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.48, 462.72 and 146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.48, 462.72 and 146.07 is: 219.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.48 : 462.72 = 146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.48/462.72 = 146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.48x = 462.72 × 146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.48x = 67,589.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,589.51/308.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.11

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