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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.15, 459.44 and 143.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.15, 459.44 and 143.85 is: 215.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.15 : 459.44 = 143.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.15/459.44 = 143.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.15x = 459.44 × 143.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.15x = 66,090.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,090.44/306.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.88

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