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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.35, 464.03 and 146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.35, 464.03 and 146.95 is: 220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.35 : 464.03 = 146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.35/464.03 = 146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.35x = 464.03 × 146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.35x = 68,187.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,187.86/309.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.42

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