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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.15, 460.33 and 144.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.15, 460.33 and 144.47 is: 216.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.15 : 460.33 = 144.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.15/460.33 = 144.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.15x = 460.33 × 144.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.15x = 66,504.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,504.66/307.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.52

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