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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.30, 464.01 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.30, 464.01 and 146.88 is: 220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.30 : 464.01 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.30/464.01 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.30x = 464.01 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.30x = 68,153.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,153.79/309.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.35

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