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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.21, 462.02 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.21, 462.02 and 145.80 is: 218.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.21 : 462.02 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.21/462.02 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.21x = 462.02 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.21x = 67,361.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,361.79/308.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.56

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