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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.66, 461.55 and 145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.66, 461.55 and 145.25 is: 217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.66 : 461.55 = 145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.66/461.55 = 145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.66x = 461.55 × 145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.66x = 67,040.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,040.14/307.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.90

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