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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.64, 460.08 and 144.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.64, 460.08 and 144.21 is: 216.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.64 : 460.08 = 144.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.64/460.08 = 144.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.64x = 460.08 × 144.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.64x = 66,348.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,348.57/306.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.37

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