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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.82, 463.04 and 144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.82, 463.04 and 144.30 is: 216.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.82 : 463.04 = 144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.82/463.04 = 144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.82x = 463.04 × 144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.82x = 66,816.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,816.67/308.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.36

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