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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.79, 458.55 and 143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.79, 458.55 and 143.49 is: 215.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.79 : 458.55 = 143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.79/458.55 = 143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.79x = 458.55 × 143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.79x = 65,797.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,797.34/305.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.17

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