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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.32, 457.74 and 143.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.32, 457.74 and 143.11 is: 214.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.32 : 457.74 = 143.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.32/457.74 = 143.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.32x = 457.74 × 143.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.32x = 65,507.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,507.17/305.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.56

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