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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.36, 630.63 and 146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.36, 630.63 and 146.43 is: 219.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.36 : 630.63 = 146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.36/630.63 = 146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.36x = 630.63 × 146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.36x = 92,343.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,343.15/420.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.68

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