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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.72, 461.27 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.72, 461.27 and 143.24 is: 214.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.72 : 461.27 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.72/461.27 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.72x = 461.27 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.72x = 66,072.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,072.31/307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.72

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