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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.47, 460.99 and 145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.47, 460.99 and 145 is: 217.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.47 : 460.99 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.47/460.99 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.47x = 460.99 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.47x = 66,843.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,843.55/307.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.40

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