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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.74, 460.14 and 144.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.74, 460.14 and 144.47 is: 216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.74 : 460.14 = 144.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.74/460.14 = 144.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.74x = 460.14 × 144.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.74x = 66,476.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,476.43/306.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.72

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