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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.92, 462.96 and 144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.92, 462.96 and 144.28 is: 216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.92 : 462.96 = 144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.92/462.96 = 144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.92x = 462.96 × 144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.92x = 66,795.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,795.87/308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.22

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