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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.79, 459.88 and 144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.79, 459.88 and 144.28 is: 216.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.79 : 459.88 = 144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.79/459.88 = 144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.79x = 459.88 × 144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.79x = 66,351.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,351.70/306.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.28

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