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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.66, 461.69 and 145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.66, 461.69 and 145.36 is: 218.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.66 : 461.69 = 145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.66/461.69 = 145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.66x = 461.69 × 145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.66x = 67,111.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,111.62/307.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.14

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