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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.15, 459.35 and 141.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.15, 459.35 and 141.70 is: 212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.15 : 459.35 = 141.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.15/459.35 = 141.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.15x = 459.35 × 141.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.15x = 65,090.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,090.97/306.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.61

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