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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.60, 460.16 and 144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.60, 460.16 and 144.40 is: 216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.60 : 460.16 = 144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.60/460.16 = 144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.60x = 460.16 × 144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.60x = 66,447.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,447.10/306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.72

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