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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.53, 461.32 and 145.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.53, 461.32 and 145.37 is: 218.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.53 : 461.32 = 145.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.53/461.32 = 145.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.53x = 461.32 × 145.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.53x = 67,061.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,061.36/307.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.06

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