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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.34, 459.46 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.34, 459.46 and 144.04 is: 216.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.34 : 459.46 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.34/459.46 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.34x = 459.46 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.34x = 66,180.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,180.62/306.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.04

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