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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.02, 461.64 and 145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.02, 461.64 and 145.35 is: 217.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.02 : 461.64 = 145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.02/461.64 = 145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.02x = 461.64 × 145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.02x = 67,099.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,099.37/308.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.84

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