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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.82, 460.30 and 144.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.82, 460.30 and 144.31 is: 216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.82 : 460.30 = 144.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.82/460.30 = 144.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.82x = 460.30 × 144.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.82x = 66,425.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,425.89/306.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.50

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