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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.75, 479.67 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.75, 479.67 and 146.48 is: 219.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.75 : 479.67 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.75/479.67 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.75x = 479.67 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.75x = 70,259.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,259.66/319.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.73

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