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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.65, 479.15 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.65, 479.15 and 146.44 is: 219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.65 : 479.15 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.65/479.15 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.65x = 479.15 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.65x = 70,167.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,167.14/319.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.51

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