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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.48, 455.07 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.48, 455.07 and 141.12 is: 211.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.48 : 455.07 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.48/455.07 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.48x = 455.07 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.48x = 64,219.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,219.48/303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.61

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