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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.22, 460.15 and 144.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.22, 460.15 and 144.41 is: 216.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.22 : 460.15 = 144.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.22/460.15 = 144.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.22x = 460.15 × 144.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.22x = 66,447.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,447.60/307.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.29

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