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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.35, 478.62 and 146.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.35, 478.62 and 146.01 is: 218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.35 : 478.62 = 146.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.35/478.62 = 146.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.35x = 478.62 × 146.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.35x = 69,883.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,883.31/319.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.83

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