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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.15, 460.51 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.15, 460.51 and 144.75 is: 217.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.15 : 460.51 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.15/460.51 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.15x = 460.51 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.15x = 66,658.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,658.82/307.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.02

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