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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.58, 479.12 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.58, 479.12 and 146.36 is: 219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.58 : 479.12 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.58/479.12 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.58x = 479.12 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.58x = 70,124.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,124.00/319.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.43

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