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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.86, 479.73 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.86, 479.73 and 146.34 is: 219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.86 : 479.73 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.86/479.73 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.86x = 479.73 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.86x = 70,203.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,203.69/319.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.48

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