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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.53, 459.99 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.53, 459.99 and 144.22 is: 216.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.53 : 459.99 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.53/459.99 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.53x = 459.99 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.53x = 66,339.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,339.76/306.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.42

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