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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.78, 462.94 and 146.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.78, 462.94 and 146.37 is: 219.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.78 : 462.94 = 146.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.78/462.94 = 146.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.78x = 462.94 × 146.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.78x = 67,760.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,760.53/308.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.45

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