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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.22, 456.48 and 141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.22, 456.48 and 141.86 is: 212.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.22 : 456.48 = 141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.22/456.48 = 141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.22x = 456.48 × 141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.22x = 64,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,756.25/304.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.86

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