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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.72, 458.61 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.72, 458.61 and 143.32 is: 214.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.72 : 458.61 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.72/458.61 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.72x = 458.61 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.72x = 65,724.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,724.98/305.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.98

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