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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.35, 455.31 and 149.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.35, 455.31 and 149.39 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.35 : 455.31 = 149.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.35/455.31 = 149.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.35x = 455.31 × 149.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.35x = 68,015.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,015.92/303.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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