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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.68, 605.28 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.68, 605.28 and 146.88 is: 220.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.68 : 605.28 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.68/605.28 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.68x = 605.28 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.68x = 88,903.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,903.53/403.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.23

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