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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.48, 464.15 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.48, 464.15 and 144.84 is: 217.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.48 : 464.15 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.48/464.15 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.48x = 464.15 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.48x = 67,228.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,228.77/309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.23

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