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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 460.06 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 460.06 and 144.44 is: 216.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 460.06 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/460.06 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 460.06 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 66,451.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,451.07/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.65

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