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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.96, 460.58 and 144.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.96, 460.58 and 144.76 is: 217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.96 : 460.58 = 144.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.96/460.58 = 144.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.96x = 460.58 × 144.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.96x = 66,673.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,673.56/306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.21

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