Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.32, 479 and 146
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 319.32, 479 and 146 is: 219.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319.32 : 479 = 146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319.32/479 = 146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319.32x = 479 × 146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319.32x = 69,934 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,934/319.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219.01
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