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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.91, 460.16 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.91, 460.16 and 144.44 is: 216.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.91 : 460.16 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.91/460.16 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.91x = 460.16 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.91x = 66,465.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,465.51/306.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.56

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