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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.23, 454.69 and 140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.23, 454.69 and 140.81 is: 211.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.23 : 454.69 = 140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.23/454.69 = 140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.23x = 454.69 × 140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.23x = 64,022.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,022.27/303.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.14

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