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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.68, 461.63 and 143.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.68, 461.63 and 143.23 is: 214.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.68 : 461.63 = 143.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.68/461.63 = 143.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.68x = 461.63 × 143.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.68x = 66,119.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,119.26/307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.90

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