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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.33, 459.12 and 143.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.33, 459.12 and 143.67 is: 215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.33 : 459.12 = 143.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.33/459.12 = 143.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.33x = 459.12 × 143.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.33x = 65,963.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,963.22/306.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.33

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