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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.70, 459.96 and 144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.70, 459.96 and 144.52 is: 216.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.70 : 459.96 = 144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.70/459.96 = 144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.70x = 459.96 × 144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.70x = 66,473.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,473.42/306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.74

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