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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.24, 458.76 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.24, 458.76 and 143.52 is: 215.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.24 : 458.76 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.24/458.76 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.24x = 458.76 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.24x = 65,841.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,841.24/306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.00

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