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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.96, 460.32 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.96, 460.32 and 144.60 is: 216.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.96 : 460.32 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.96/460.32 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.96x = 460.32 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.96x = 66,562.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,562.27/306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.84

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