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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.18, 462.40 and 145.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.18, 462.40 and 145.86 is: 218.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.18 : 462.40 = 145.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.18/462.40 = 145.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.18x = 462.40 × 145.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.18x = 67,445.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,445.66/308.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.85

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