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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.89, 463.44 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.89, 463.44 and 146.55 is: 219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.89 : 463.44 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.89/463.44 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.89x = 463.44 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.89x = 67,917.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,917.13/308.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.87

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