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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.70, 459.89 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.70, 459.89 and 144.22 is: 216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.70 : 459.89 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.70/459.89 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.70x = 459.89 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.70x = 66,325.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,325.34/306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.25

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