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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.18, 458.76 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.18, 458.76 and 143.46 is: 214.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.18 : 458.76 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.18/458.76 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.18x = 458.76 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.18x = 65,813.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,813.71/306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.95

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