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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.41, 464.22 and 144.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.41, 464.22 and 144.95 is: 217.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.41 : 464.22 = 144.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.41/464.22 = 144.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.41x = 464.22 × 144.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.41x = 67,289.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,289.85/309.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.48

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