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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.75, 458.46 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.75, 458.46 and 143.33 is: 214.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.75 : 458.46 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.75/458.46 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.75x = 458.46 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.75x = 65,708.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,708.78/305.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.91

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