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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.54, 455.40 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.54, 455.40 and 149.58 is: 224.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.54 : 455.40 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.54/455.40 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.54x = 455.40 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.54x = 68,118.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,118.73/303.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.41

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