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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.78, 466.08 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.78, 466.08 and 144.03 is: 216.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.78 : 466.08 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.78/466.08 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.78x = 466.08 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.78x = 67,129.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,129.50/310.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.00

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