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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.75, 463.10 and 146.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.75, 463.10 and 146.33 is: 219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.75 : 463.10 = 146.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.75/463.10 = 146.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.75x = 463.10 × 146.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.75x = 67,764.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,764.69/308.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.48

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