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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.34, 454.96 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.34, 454.96 and 141.04 is: 211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.34 : 454.96 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.34/454.96 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.34x = 454.96 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.34x = 64,164.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,164.58/303.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.53

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