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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.93, 462.03 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.93, 462.03 and 145.62 is: 218.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.93 : 462.03 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.93/462.03 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.93x = 462.03 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.93x = 67,280.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,280.81/307.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.49

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