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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.59, 461.01 and 145.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.59, 461.01 and 145.05 is: 217.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.59 : 461.01 = 145.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.59/461.01 = 145.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.59x = 461.01 × 145.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.59x = 66,869.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,869.50/307.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.40

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