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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.35, 455.07 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.35, 455.07 and 149.28 is: 223.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.35 : 455.07 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.35/455.07 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.35x = 455.07 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.35x = 67,932.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,932.85/303.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.94

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