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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.45, 455.28 and 149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.45, 455.28 and 149.30 is: 223.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.45 : 455.28 = 149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.45/455.28 = 149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.45x = 455.28 × 149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.45x = 67,971.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,971.03/303.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.99

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