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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.46, 455.20 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.46, 455.20 and 141.13 is: 211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.46 : 455.20 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.46/455.20 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.46x = 455.20 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.46x = 64,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,242.38/303.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.70

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