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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.54, 459.84 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.54, 459.84 and 144.18 is: 216.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.54 : 459.84 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.54/459.84 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.54x = 459.84 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.54x = 66,299.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,299.73/306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.28

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