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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.58, 457.83 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.58, 457.83 and 143.04 is: 214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.58 : 457.83 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.58/457.83 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.58x = 457.83 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.58x = 65,488.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,488.00/305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.31

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