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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.06, 460.04 and 144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.06, 460.04 and 144.40 is: 216.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.06 : 460.04 = 144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.06/460.04 = 144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.06x = 460.04 × 144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.06x = 66,429.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,429.78/307.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.34

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