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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.31, 455.06 and 140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.31, 455.06 and 140.90 is: 211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.31 : 455.06 = 140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.31/455.06 = 140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.31x = 455.06 × 140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.31x = 64,117.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,117.95/303.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.39

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