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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.37, 458.15 and 143.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.37, 458.15 and 143.15 is: 214.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.37 : 458.15 = 143.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.37/458.15 = 143.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.37x = 458.15 × 143.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.37x = 65,581.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,581.17/305.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.76

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