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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.55, 456.92 and 142.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.55, 456.92 and 142.34 is: 213.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.55 : 456.92 = 142.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.55/456.92 = 142.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.55x = 456.92 × 142.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.55x = 65,037.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,037.28/304.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.56

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