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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.22, 459.40 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.22, 459.40 and 143.82 is: 215.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.22 : 459.40 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.22/459.40 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.22x = 459.40 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.22x = 66,070.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,070.91/306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.76

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