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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.31, 454.97 and 140.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.31, 454.97 and 140.91 is: 211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.31 : 454.97 = 140.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.31/454.97 = 140.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.31x = 454.97 × 140.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.31x = 64,107.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,107.68/303.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.36

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