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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.99, 464.43 and 145.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.99, 464.43 and 145.17 is: 217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.99 : 464.43 = 145.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.99/464.43 = 145.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.99x = 464.43 × 145.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.99x = 67,421.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,421.30/309.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.50

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