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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.80, 479.88 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.80, 479.88 and 146.58 is: 219.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.80 : 479.88 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.80/479.88 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.80x = 479.88 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.80x = 70,340.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,340.81/319.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.95

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