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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.04, 462.94 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.04, 462.94 and 146.88 is: 220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.04 : 462.94 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.04/462.94 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.04x = 462.94 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.04x = 67,996.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,996.63/309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.03

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