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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.74, 458.80 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.74, 458.80 and 143.44 is: 215.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.74 : 458.80 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.74/458.80 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.74x = 458.80 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.74x = 65,808.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,808.77/305.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.24

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