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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.79, 462.68 and 146.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.79, 462.68 and 146.37 is: 219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.79 : 462.68 = 146.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.79/462.68 = 146.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.79x = 462.68 × 146.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.79x = 67,721.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,721.74/308.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.31

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