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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.66, 460.05 and 144.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.66, 460.05 and 144.25 is: 216.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.66 : 460.05 = 144.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.66/460.05 = 144.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.66x = 460.05 × 144.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.66x = 66,362.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,362.21/306.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.41

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