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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.88, 456.96 and 142.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.88, 456.96 and 142.22 is: 213.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.88 : 456.96 = 142.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.88/456.96 = 142.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.88x = 456.96 × 142.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.88x = 64,988.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,988.85/304.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.16

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