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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.42, 463.80 and 146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.42, 463.80 and 146.97 is: 220.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.42 : 463.80 = 146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.42/463.80 = 146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.42x = 463.80 × 146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.42x = 68,164.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,164.69/309.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.30

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