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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.97, 480.17 and 146.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.97, 480.17 and 146.63 is: 220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.97 : 480.17 = 146.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.97/480.17 = 146.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.97x = 480.17 × 146.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.97x = 70,408.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,408.89/319.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.05

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