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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.62, 461.61 and 145.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.62, 461.61 and 145.31 is: 218.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.62 : 461.61 = 145.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.62/461.61 = 145.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.62x = 461.61 × 145.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.62x = 67,074.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,074.24/307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.04

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