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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.68, 461.61 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.68, 461.61 and 145.56 is: 218.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.68 : 461.61 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.68/461.61 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.68x = 461.61 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.68x = 67,191.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,191.95/307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.38

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