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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.42, 455.07 and 149.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.42, 455.07 and 149.29 is: 223.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.42 : 455.07 = 149.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.42/455.07 = 149.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.42x = 455.07 × 149.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.42x = 67,939.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,939.38/303.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.91

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