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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.02, 462.24 and 145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.02, 462.24 and 145.72 is: 218.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.02 : 462.24 = 145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.02/462.24 = 145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.02x = 462.24 × 145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.02x = 67,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,357.61/308.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.68

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