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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.77, 461.52 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.77, 461.52 and 145.50 is: 218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.77 : 461.52 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.77/461.52 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.77x = 461.52 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.77x = 67,151.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,151.16/307.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.19

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