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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 459.78 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 459.78 and 144.54 is: 216.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 459.78 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/459.78 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 459.78 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 66,456.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,456.60/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.67

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