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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.77, 461.26 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.77, 461.26 and 145.10 is: 217.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.77 : 461.26 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.77/461.26 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.77x = 461.26 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.77x = 66,928.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,928.83/307.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.46

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