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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.54, 459.42 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.54, 459.42 and 144 is: 215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.54 : 459.42 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.54/459.42 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.54x = 459.42 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.54x = 66,156.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,156.48/306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.82

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