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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.26, 454.60 and 149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.26, 454.60 and 149.10 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.26 : 454.60 = 149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.26/454.60 = 149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.26x = 454.60 × 149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.26x = 67,780.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,780.49/303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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