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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.98, 466.51 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.98, 466.51 and 146.44 is: 219.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.98 : 466.51 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.98/466.51 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.98x = 466.51 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.98x = 68,315.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,315.72/310.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.68

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