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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.63, 459.68 and 144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.63, 459.68 and 144.23 is: 216.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.63 : 459.68 = 144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.63/459.68 = 144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.63x = 459.68 × 144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.63x = 66,296.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,296.63/306.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.21

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