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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.24, 463.50 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.24, 463.50 and 146.88 is: 220.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.24 : 463.50 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.24/463.50 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.24x = 463.50 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.24x = 68,078.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,078.88/309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.15

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