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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.82, 462.90 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.82, 462.90 and 146.40 is: 219.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.82 : 462.90 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.82/462.90 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.82x = 462.90 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.82x = 67,768.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,768.56/308.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.44

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