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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.50, 461.45 and 145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.50, 461.45 and 145.19 is: 217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.50 : 461.45 = 145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.50/461.45 = 145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.50x = 461.45 × 145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.50x = 66,998.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,998.63/307.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.88

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