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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.27, 459.40 and 144.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.27, 459.40 and 144.07 is: 216.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.27 : 459.40 = 144.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.27/459.40 = 144.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.27x = 459.40 × 144.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.27x = 66,185.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,185.76/306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.10

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