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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.81, 463.35 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.81, 463.35 and 146.49 is: 219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.81 : 463.35 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.81/463.35 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.81x = 463.35 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.81x = 67,876.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,876.14/308.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.80

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