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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.26, 455.02 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.26, 455.02 and 149.14 is: 223.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.26 : 455.02 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.26/455.02 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.26x = 455.02 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.26x = 67,861.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,861.68/303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.77

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