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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.52, 455.48 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.52, 455.48 and 141.28 is: 212.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.52 : 455.48 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.52/455.48 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.52x = 455.48 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.52x = 64,350.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,350.21/303.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.01

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