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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.63, 464.10 and 144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.63, 464.10 and 144.93 is: 217.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.63 : 464.10 = 144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.63/464.10 = 144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.63x = 464.10 × 144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.63x = 67,262.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,262.01/309.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.23

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