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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.12, 463.67 and 146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.12, 463.67 and 146.72 is: 220.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.12 : 463.67 = 146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.12/463.67 = 146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.12x = 463.67 × 146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.12x = 68,026.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,026.61/309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.07

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