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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.44, 457.80 and 143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.44, 457.80 and 143.08 is: 214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.44 : 457.80 = 143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.44/457.80 = 143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.44x = 457.80 × 143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.44x = 65,502.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,502.02/305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.45

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