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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.64, 479.05 and 146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.64, 479.05 and 146.28 is: 219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.64 : 479.05 = 146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.64/479.05 = 146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.64x = 479.05 × 146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.64x = 70,075.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,075.07/319.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.23

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