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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.35, 454.78 and 149.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.35, 454.78 and 149.15 is: 223.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.35 : 454.78 = 149.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.35/454.78 = 149.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.35x = 454.78 × 149.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.35x = 67,830.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,830.44/303.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.60

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