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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 461.92 and 145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 461.92 and 145.72 is: 218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 461.92 = 145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/461.92 = 145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 461.92 × 145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 67,310.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,310.98/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.43

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