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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.37, 455.10 and 141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.37, 455.10 and 141.10 is: 211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.37 : 455.10 = 141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.37/455.10 = 141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.37x = 455.10 × 141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.37x = 64,214.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,214.61/303.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.67

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