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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.53, 458.28 and 143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.53, 458.28 and 143.17 is: 214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.53 : 458.28 = 143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.53/458.28 = 143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.53x = 458.28 × 143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.53x = 65,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,610.80/305.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.75

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