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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.24, 630.02 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.24, 630.02 and 146.18 is: 219.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.24 : 630.02 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.24/630.02 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.24x = 630.02 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.24x = 92,096.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,096.32/420.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.15

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