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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.32, 465.46 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.32, 465.46 and 143.52 is: 215.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.32 : 465.46 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.32/465.46 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.32x = 465.46 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.32x = 66,802.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,802.82/310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.27

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