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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 460.86 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 460.86 and 145.08 is: 217.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 460.86 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/460.86 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 460.86 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 66,861.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,861.57/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.48

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