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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.45, 454.81 and 140.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.45, 454.81 and 140.79 is: 211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.45 : 454.81 = 140.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.45/454.81 = 140.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.45x = 454.81 × 140.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.45x = 64,032.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,032.70/303.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.02

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