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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.25, 461.06 and 144.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.25, 461.06 and 144.95 is: 217.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.25 : 461.06 = 144.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.25/461.06 = 144.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.25x = 461.06 × 144.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.25x = 66,827.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,827.62/307.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.51

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