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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.36, 458.05 and 143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.36, 458.05 and 143 is: 214.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.36 : 458.05 = 143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.36/458.05 = 143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.36x = 458.05 × 143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.36x = 65,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,501.15/305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.50

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