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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.60, 479.01 and 146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.60, 479.01 and 146.03 is: 218.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.60 : 479.01 = 146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.60/479.01 = 146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.60x = 479.01 × 146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.60x = 69,947.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,947.98/319.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.86

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