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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.10, 458.46 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.10, 458.46 and 143.44 is: 214.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.10 : 458.46 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.10/458.46 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.10x = 458.46 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.10x = 65,760.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,760.36/306.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.84

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