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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.18, 460.26 and 144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.18, 460.26 and 144.46 is: 216.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.18 : 460.26 = 144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.18/460.26 = 144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.18x = 460.26 × 144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.18x = 66,489.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,489.16/307.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.45

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