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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.56, 461.39 and 145.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.56, 461.39 and 145.11 is: 217.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.56 : 461.39 = 145.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.56/461.39 = 145.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.56x = 461.39 × 145.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.56x = 66,951.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,951.58/307.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.69

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