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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.07, 460.61 and 144.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.07, 460.61 and 144.63 is: 216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.07 : 460.61 = 144.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.07/460.61 = 144.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.07x = 460.61 × 144.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.07x = 66,617.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,617.30/307.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.95

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