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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.80, 462.72 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.80, 462.72 and 146.32 is: 219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.80 : 462.72 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.80/462.72 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.80x = 462.72 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.80x = 67,705.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,705.19/308.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.25

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