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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.41, 461.09 and 145.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.41, 461.09 and 145.05 is: 217.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.41 : 461.09 = 145.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.41/461.09 = 145.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.41x = 461.09 × 145.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.41x = 66,879.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,879.16/307.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.56

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