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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.62, 460.06 and 144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.62, 460.06 and 144.19 is: 216.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.62 : 460.06 = 144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.62/460.06 = 144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.62x = 460.06 × 144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.62x = 66,333.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,333.03/306.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.34

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