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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.89, 459.94 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.89, 459.94 and 144.22 is: 216.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.89 : 459.94 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.89/459.94 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.89x = 459.94 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.89x = 66,332.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,332.55/306.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.14

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