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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.18, 630.18 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.18, 630.18 and 146.22 is: 219.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.18 : 630.18 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.18/630.18 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.18x = 630.18 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.18x = 92,144.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,144.92/420.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.30

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