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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.32, 455.07 and 140.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.32, 455.07 and 140.91 is: 211.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.32 : 455.07 = 140.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.32/455.07 = 140.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.32x = 455.07 × 140.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.32x = 64,123.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,123.91/303.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.41

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