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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.98, 463.30 and 146.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.98, 463.30 and 146.57 is: 219.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.98 : 463.30 = 146.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.98/463.30 = 146.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.98x = 463.30 × 146.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.98x = 67,905.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,905.88/308.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.77

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