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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.44, 459.35 and 143.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.44, 459.35 and 143.83 is: 215.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.44 : 459.35 = 143.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.44/459.35 = 143.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.44x = 459.35 × 143.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.44x = 66,068.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,068.31/306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.60

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