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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.04, 458.56 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.04, 458.56 and 143.68 is: 215.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.04 : 458.56 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.04/458.56 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.04x = 458.56 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.04x = 65,885.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,885.90/306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.29

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