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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.59, 456.92 and 142.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.59, 456.92 and 142.38 is: 213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.59 : 456.92 = 142.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.59/456.92 = 142.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.59x = 456.92 × 142.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.59x = 65,055.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,055.56/304.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.58

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