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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.40, 464.10 and 144.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.40, 464.10 and 144.82 is: 217.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.40 : 464.10 = 144.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.40/464.10 = 144.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.40x = 464.10 × 144.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.40x = 67,209.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,209.44/309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.23

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