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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.94, 462.06 and 145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.94, 462.06 and 145.67 is: 218.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.94 : 462.06 = 145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.94/462.06 = 145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.94x = 462.06 × 145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.94x = 67,305.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,305.97/307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.57

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