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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.23, 463.77 and 144.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.23, 463.77 and 144.69 is: 217.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.23 : 463.77 = 144.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.23/463.77 = 144.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.23x = 463.77 × 144.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.23x = 67,101.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,101.14/309.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.00

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