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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.65, 460.19 and 144.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.65, 460.19 and 144.35 is: 216.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.65 : 460.19 = 144.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.65/460.19 = 144.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.65x = 460.19 × 144.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.65x = 66,428.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,428.43/306.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.63

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