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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.24, 630.35 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.24, 630.35 and 146.32 is: 219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.24 : 630.35 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.24/630.35 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.24x = 630.35 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.24x = 92,232.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,232.81/420.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.48

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