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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.06, 459 and 143.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.06, 459 and 143.58 is: 215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.06 : 459 = 143.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.06/459 = 143.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.06x = 459 × 143.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.06x = 65,903.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,903.22/306.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.33

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