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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.04, 463.17 and 146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.04, 463.17 and 146.50 is: 219.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.04 : 463.17 = 146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.04/463.17 = 146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.04x = 463.17 × 146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.04x = 67,854.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,854.41/309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.57

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