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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.52, 462.93 and 146.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.52, 462.93 and 146.01 is: 219.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.52 : 462.93 = 146.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.52/462.93 = 146.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.52x = 462.93 × 146.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.52x = 67,592.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,592.41/308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.09

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