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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.88, 479.94 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.88, 479.94 and 146.54 is: 219.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.88 : 479.94 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.88/479.94 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.88x = 479.94 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.88x = 70,330.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,330.41/319.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.86

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