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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.20, 461.64 and 145.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.20, 461.64 and 145.64 is: 218.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.20 : 461.64 = 145.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.20/461.64 = 145.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.20x = 461.64 × 145.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.20x = 67,233.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,233.25/308.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.15

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