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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.21, 454.64 and 149.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.21, 454.64 and 149.06 is: 223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.21 : 454.64 = 149.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.21/454.64 = 149.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.21x = 454.64 × 149.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.21x = 67,769.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,769.03/303.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.51

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