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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.99, 460.35 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.99, 460.35 and 144.72 is: 217.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.99 : 460.35 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.99/460.35 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.99x = 460.35 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.99x = 66,621.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,621.85/306.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.02

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