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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.79, 456.98 and 142.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.79, 456.98 and 142.79 is: 214.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.79 : 456.98 = 142.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.79/456.98 = 142.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.79x = 456.98 × 142.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.79x = 65,249.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,249.18/304.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.08

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