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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 459.90 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 459.90 and 144.24 is: 216.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 459.90 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/459.90 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 459.90 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 66,335.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,335.98/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.02

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