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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.91, 462.07 and 145.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.91, 462.07 and 145.61 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.91 : 462.07 = 145.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.91/462.07 = 145.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.91x = 462.07 × 145.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.91x = 67,282.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,282.01/307.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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