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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.31, 461.15 and 145.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.31, 461.15 and 145.01 is: 217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.31 : 461.15 = 145.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.31/461.15 = 145.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.31x = 461.15 × 145.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.31x = 66,868.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,868.33/307.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.60

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