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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.45, 458.02 and 143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.45, 458.02 and 143.18 is: 214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.45 : 458.02 = 143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.45/458.02 = 143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.45x = 458.02 × 143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.45x = 65,579.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,579.30/305.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.70

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