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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.56, 459.58 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.56, 459.58 and 144.16 is: 216.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.56 : 459.58 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.56/459.58 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.56x = 459.58 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.56x = 66,253.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,253.05/306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.12

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