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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.58, 462.88 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.58, 462.88 and 146.40 is: 219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.58 : 462.88 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.58/462.88 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.58x = 462.88 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.58x = 67,765.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,765.63/308.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.60

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