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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.25, 460.53 and 144.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.25, 460.53 and 144.59 is: 216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.25 : 460.53 = 144.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.25/460.53 = 144.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.25x = 460.53 × 144.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.25x = 66,585.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,585.73/307.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.72

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