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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.59, 461.62 and 145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.59, 461.62 and 145.39 is: 218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.59 : 461.62 = 145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.59/461.62 = 145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.59x = 461.62 × 145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.59x = 67,114.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,114.01/307.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.19

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