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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.23, 462.50 and 145.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.23, 462.50 and 145.87 is: 218.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.23 : 462.50 = 145.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.23/462.50 = 145.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.23x = 462.50 × 145.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.23x = 67,463.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,463.54/308.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.88

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