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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.71, 460.16 and 144.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.71, 460.16 and 144.53 is: 216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.71 : 460.16 = 144.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.71/460.16 = 144.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.71x = 460.16 × 144.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.71x = 66,503.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,503.90/306.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.83

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