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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.48, 460.88 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.48, 460.88 and 144.94 is: 217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.48 : 460.88 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.48/460.88 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.48x = 460.88 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.48x = 66,799.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,799.95/307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.25

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