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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.26, 463.49 and 146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.26, 463.49 and 146.79 is: 219.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.26 : 463.49 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.26/463.49 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.26x = 463.49 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.26x = 68,035.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,035.51/309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.99

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