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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.68, 457.10 and 142.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.68, 457.10 and 142.28 is: 213.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.68 : 457.10 = 142.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.68/457.10 = 142.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.68x = 457.10 × 142.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.68x = 65,036.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,036.19/304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.46

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