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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.40, 462.37 and 145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.40, 462.37 and 145.99 is: 218.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.40 : 462.37 = 145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.40/462.37 = 145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.40x = 462.37 × 145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.40x = 67,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,501.40/308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.88

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