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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.16, 463.74 and 146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.16, 463.74 and 146.80 is: 220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.16 : 463.74 = 146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.16/463.74 = 146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.16x = 463.74 × 146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.16x = 68,077.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,077.03/309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.20

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