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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.60, 461.58 and 145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.60, 461.58 and 145.20 is: 217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.60 : 461.58 = 145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.60/461.58 = 145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.60x = 461.58 × 145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.60x = 67,021.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,021.42/307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.88

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