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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.69, 460.08 and 144.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.69, 460.08 and 144.39 is: 216.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.69 : 460.08 = 144.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.69/460.08 = 144.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.69x = 460.08 × 144.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.69x = 66,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,430.95/306.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.61

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