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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.46, 456.78 and 142.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.46, 456.78 and 142.28 is: 213.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.46 : 456.78 = 142.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.46/456.78 = 142.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.46x = 456.78 × 142.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.46x = 64,990.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,990.66/304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.46

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