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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.16, 630.30 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.16, 630.30 and 146.22 is: 219.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.16 : 630.30 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.16/630.30 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.16x = 630.30 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.16x = 92,162.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,162.47/420.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.35

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