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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.47, 457.46 and 143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.47, 457.46 and 143.20 is: 214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.47 : 457.46 = 143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.47/457.46 = 143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.47x = 457.46 × 143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.47x = 65,508.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,508.27/305.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.45

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