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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.88, 458.60 and 143.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.88, 458.60 and 143.48 is: 215.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.88 : 458.60 = 143.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.88/458.60 = 143.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.88x = 458.60 × 143.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.88x = 65,799.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,799.93/305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.12

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