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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.90, 463.41 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.90, 463.41 and 144.24 is: 216.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.90 : 463.41 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.90/463.41 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.90x = 463.41 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.90x = 66,842.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,842.26/308.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.39

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