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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.93, 460.44 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.93, 460.44 and 142.32 is: 213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.93 : 460.44 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.93/460.44 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.93x = 460.44 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.93x = 65,529.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,529.82/306.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.50

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