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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.99, 469.05 and 146.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.99, 469.05 and 146.01 is: 218.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.99 : 469.05 = 146.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.99/469.05 = 146.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.99x = 469.05 × 146.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.99x = 68,485.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,485.99/312.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.81

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