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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.76, 479.37 and 146.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.76, 479.37 and 146.37 is: 219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.76 : 479.37 = 146.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.76/479.37 = 146.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.76x = 479.37 × 146.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.76x = 70,165.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,165.39/319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.43

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