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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.24, 604.96 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.24, 604.96 and 146.76 is: 220.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.24 : 604.96 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.24/604.96 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.24x = 604.96 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.24x = 88,783.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,783.93/403.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.18

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