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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.54, 462.78 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.54, 462.78 and 146.18 is: 219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.54 : 462.78 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.54/462.78 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.54x = 462.78 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.54x = 67,646.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,646.87/308.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.25

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