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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.44, 455.20 and 141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.44, 455.20 and 141.16 is: 211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.44 : 455.20 = 141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.44/455.20 = 141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.44x = 455.20 × 141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.44x = 64,256.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,256.03/303.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.76

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