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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.42, 463.67 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.42, 463.67 and 146.76 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.42 : 463.67 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.42/463.67 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.42x = 463.67 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.42x = 68,045.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,045.16/309.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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