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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.18, 459.36 and 144.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.18, 459.36 and 144.06 is: 216.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.18 : 459.36 = 144.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.18/459.36 = 144.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.18x = 459.36 × 144.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.18x = 66,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,175.40/306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.13

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