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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.29, 456.23 and 141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.29, 456.23 and 141.75 is: 212.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.29 : 456.23 = 141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.29/456.23 = 141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.29x = 456.23 × 141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.29x = 64,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,670.96/304.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.53

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