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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.71, 463.11 and 146.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.71, 463.11 and 146.53 is: 219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.71 : 463.11 = 146.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.71/463.11 = 146.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.71x = 463.11 × 146.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.71x = 67,859.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,859.51/308.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.82

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