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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.91, 464.97 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.91, 464.97 and 145.46 is: 218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.91 : 464.97 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.91/464.97 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.91x = 464.97 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.91x = 67,632.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,632.21/309.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.23

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