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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.97, 458.98 and 143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.97, 458.98 and 143.57 is: 215.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.97 : 458.98 = 143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.97/458.98 = 143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.97x = 458.98 × 143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.97x = 65,893.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,893.46/305.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.36

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