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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.36, 479.11 and 146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.36, 479.11 and 146.07 is: 219.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.36 : 479.11 = 146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.36/479.11 = 146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.36x = 479.11 × 146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.36x = 69,983.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,983.60/319.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.14

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