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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.31, 456.64 and 142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.31, 456.64 and 142 is: 213.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.31 : 456.64 = 142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.31/456.64 = 142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.31x = 456.64 × 142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.31x = 64,843.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,843.24/304.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.09

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