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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.18, 463.98 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.18, 463.98 and 146.88 is: 220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.18 : 463.98 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.18/463.98 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.18x = 463.98 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.18x = 68,147.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,147.06/309.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.41

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