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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.46, 458.46 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.46, 458.46 and 143.28 is: 215.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.46 : 458.46 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.46/458.46 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.46x = 458.46 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.46x = 65,688.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,688.15/305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.05

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