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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.29, 460.62 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.29, 460.62 and 144.84 is: 217.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.29 : 460.62 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.29/460.62 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.29x = 460.62 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.29x = 66,716.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,716.20/307.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.11

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