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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.50, 461.06 and 145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.50, 461.06 and 145.30 is: 217.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.50 : 461.06 = 145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.50/461.06 = 145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.50x = 461.06 × 145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.50x = 66,992.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,992.02/307.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.86

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