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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.37, 461.16 and 145.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.37, 461.16 and 145.07 is: 217.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.37 : 461.16 = 145.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.37/461.16 = 145.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.37x = 461.16 × 145.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.37x = 66,900.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,900.48/307.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.65

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