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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 459.38 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 459.38 and 143.94 is: 215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 459.38 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/459.38 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 459.38 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 66,123.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,123.16/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.75

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