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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.04, 459.22 and 143.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.04, 459.22 and 143.74 is: 215.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.04 : 459.22 = 143.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.04/459.22 = 143.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.04x = 459.22 × 143.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.04x = 66,008.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,008.28/306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.69

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