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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.84, 460.38 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.84, 460.38 and 144.66 is: 217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.84 : 460.38 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.84/460.38 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.84x = 460.38 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.84x = 66,598.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,598.57/306.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.05

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