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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.59, 462.89 and 146.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.59, 462.89 and 146.29 is: 219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.59 : 462.89 = 146.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.59/462.89 = 146.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.59x = 462.89 × 146.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.59x = 67,713.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,713.13/308.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.43

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