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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.45, 455.32 and 141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.45, 455.32 and 141.11 is: 211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.45 : 455.32 = 141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.45/455.32 = 141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.45x = 455.32 × 141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.45x = 64,249.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,249.81/303.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.73

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