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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.99, 461.43 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.99, 461.43 and 143.16 is: 214.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.99 : 461.43 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.99/461.43 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.99x = 461.43 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.99x = 66,058.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,058.32/307.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.48

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