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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 462.02 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 462.02 and 145.62 is: 218.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 462.02 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/462.02 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 462.02 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 67,278.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,278.62/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.45

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