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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.06, 462.99 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.06, 462.99 and 146.52 is: 219.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.06 : 462.99 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.06/462.99 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.06x = 462.99 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.06x = 67,837.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,837.29/309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.50

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