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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.50, 455.09 and 141.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.50, 455.09 and 141.03 is: 211.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.50 : 455.09 = 141.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.50/455.09 = 141.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.50x = 455.09 × 141.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.50x = 64,180.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,180.64/303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.47

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