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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.50, 462.56 and 146.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.50, 462.56 and 146.30 is: 219.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.50 : 462.56 = 146.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.50/462.56 = 146.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.50x = 462.56 × 146.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.50x = 67,672.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,672.53/308.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.36

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