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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.87, 460.44 and 144.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.87, 460.44 and 144.51 is: 216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.87 : 460.44 = 144.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.87/460.44 = 144.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.87x = 460.44 × 144.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.87x = 66,538.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,538.18/306.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.83

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