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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.80, 461.28 and 145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.80, 461.28 and 145.14 is: 217.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.80 : 461.28 = 145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.80/461.28 = 145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.80x = 461.28 × 145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.80x = 66,950.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,950.18/307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.51

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