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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.09, 460.24 and 144.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.09, 460.24 and 144.43 is: 216.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.09 : 460.24 = 144.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.09/460.24 = 144.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.09x = 460.24 × 144.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.09x = 66,470.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,470.16/307.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.46

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