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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.74, 463.30 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.74, 463.30 and 146.44 is: 219.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.74 : 463.30 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.74/463.30 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.74x = 463.30 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.74x = 67,845.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,845.65/308.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.75

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