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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.68, 461.72 and 145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.68, 461.72 and 145.36 is: 218.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.68 : 461.72 = 145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.68/461.72 = 145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.68x = 461.72 × 145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.68x = 67,115.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,115.62/307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.13

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