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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.30, 456.67 and 141.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.30, 456.67 and 141.98 is: 213.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.30 : 456.67 = 141.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.30/456.67 = 141.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.30x = 456.67 × 141.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.30x = 64,835.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,835.37/304.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.07

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