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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.90, 459.81 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.90, 459.81 and 144.36 is: 216.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.90 : 459.81 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.90/459.81 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.90x = 459.81 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.90x = 66,378.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,378.17/306.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.29

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