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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.70, 466.02 and 146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.70, 466.02 and 146.13 is: 219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.70 : 466.02 = 146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.70/466.02 = 146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.70x = 466.02 × 146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.70x = 68,098.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,098.17/310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.18

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