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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.75, 457.17 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.75, 457.17 and 142.35 is: 213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.75 : 457.17 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.75/457.17 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.75x = 457.17 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.75x = 65,078.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,078.15/304.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.55

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