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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.57, 462.77 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.57, 462.77 and 146.22 is: 219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.57 : 462.77 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.57/462.77 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.57x = 462.77 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.57x = 67,665.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,665.50/308.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.29

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