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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.31, 630.23 and 146.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.31, 630.23 and 146.33 is: 219.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.31 : 630.23 = 146.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.31/630.23 = 146.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.31x = 630.23 × 146.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.31x = 92,218.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,218.77/420.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.41

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