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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.36, 455.16 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.36, 455.16 and 149.44 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.36 : 455.16 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.36/455.16 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.36x = 455.16 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.36x = 68,019.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,019.11/303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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