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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.38, 615.47 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.38, 615.47 and 146.82 is: 220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.38 : 615.47 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.38/615.47 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.38x = 615.47 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.38x = 90,364.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,364.88/410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.20

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