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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.54, 463.82 and 144.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.54, 463.82 and 144.83 is: 217.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.54 : 463.82 = 144.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.54/463.82 = 144.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.54x = 463.82 × 144.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.54x = 67,173.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,173.75/309.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.01

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