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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.54, 456.92 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.54, 456.92 and 142.35 is: 213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.54 : 456.92 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.54/456.92 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.54x = 456.92 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.54x = 65,042.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,042.56/304.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.58

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