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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.88, 458.48 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.88, 458.48 and 143.24 is: 214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.88 : 458.48 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.88/458.48 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.88x = 458.48 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.88x = 65,672.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,672.68/305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.70

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