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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.86, 463.36 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.86, 463.36 and 146.54 is: 219.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.86 : 463.36 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.86/463.36 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.86x = 463.36 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.86x = 67,900.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,900.77/308.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.84

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