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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.93, 464.93 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.93, 464.93 and 145.56 is: 218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.93 : 464.93 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.93/464.93 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.93x = 464.93 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.93x = 67,676.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,676.77/309.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.36

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