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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.49, 458.31 and 142.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.49, 458.31 and 142.99 is: 214.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.49 : 458.31 = 142.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.49/458.31 = 142.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.49x = 458.31 × 142.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.49x = 65,533.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,533.75/305.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.52

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