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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.04, 461.82 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.04, 461.82 and 145.62 is: 218.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.04 : 461.82 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.04/461.82 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.04x = 461.82 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.04x = 67,250.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,250.23/308.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.32

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