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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.17, 463.01 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.17, 463.01 and 146.49 is: 219.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.17 : 463.01 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.17/463.01 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.17x = 463.01 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.17x = 67,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,825.60/309.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.38

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