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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.02, 458.94 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.02, 458.94 and 143.84 is: 215.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.02 : 458.94 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.02/458.94 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.02x = 458.94 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.02x = 66,013.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,013.93/306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.72

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