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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.65, 458.35 and 141.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.65, 458.35 and 141.09 is: 211.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.65 : 458.35 = 141.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.65/458.35 = 141.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.65x = 458.35 × 141.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.65x = 64,668.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,668.60/305.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.58

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