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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.43, 459.34 and 144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.43, 459.34 and 144.23 is: 216.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.43 : 459.34 = 144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.43/459.34 = 144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.43x = 459.34 × 144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.43x = 66,247.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,247.95/306.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.19

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