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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.28, 460.90 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.28, 460.90 and 145.08 is: 217.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.28 : 460.90 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.28/460.90 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.28x = 460.90 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.28x = 66,867.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,867.37/307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.61

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