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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.93, 464.63 and 145.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.93, 464.63 and 145.31 is: 217.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.93 : 464.63 = 145.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.93/464.63 = 145.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.93x = 464.63 × 145.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.93x = 67,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,514.62/309.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.84

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