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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.85, 460.38 and 144.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.85, 460.38 and 144.49 is: 216.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.85 : 460.38 = 144.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.85/460.38 = 144.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.85x = 460.38 × 144.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.85x = 66,521.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,521.86/306.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.79

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