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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.55, 479.16 and 146.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.55, 479.16 and 146.21 is: 219.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.55 : 479.16 = 146.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.55/479.16 = 146.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.55x = 479.16 × 146.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.55x = 70,055.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,055.59/319.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.24

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