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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.62, 479.44 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.62, 479.44 and 146.26 is: 219.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.62 : 479.44 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.62/479.44 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.62x = 479.44 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.62x = 70,122.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,122.89/319.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.39

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