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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.48, 456.78 and 142.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.48, 456.78 and 142.12 is: 213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.48 : 456.78 = 142.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.48/456.78 = 142.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.48x = 456.78 × 142.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.48x = 64,917.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,917.57/304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.21

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