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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.02, 458.70 and 143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.02, 458.70 and 143.50 is: 215.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.02 : 458.70 = 143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.02/458.70 = 143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.02x = 458.70 × 143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.02x = 65,823.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,823.45/306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.10

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