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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 460.69 and 144.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 460.69 and 144.74 is: 217.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 460.69 = 144.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/460.69 = 144.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 460.69 × 144.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 66,681.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,681.06/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.15

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