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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.38, 455.07 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.38, 455.07 and 141.20 is: 211.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.38 : 455.07 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.38/455.07 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.38x = 455.07 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.38x = 64,255.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,255.88/303.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.80

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