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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.97, 460.48 and 144.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.97, 460.48 and 144.57 is: 216.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.97 : 460.48 = 144.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.97/460.48 = 144.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.97x = 460.48 × 144.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.97x = 66,571.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,571.59/306.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.87

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