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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.92, 460.54 and 144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.92, 460.54 and 144.62 is: 217.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.92 : 460.54 = 144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.92/460.54 = 144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.92x = 460.54 × 144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.92x = 66,603.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,603.29/306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.01

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