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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.55, 455.12 and 149.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.55, 455.12 and 149.55 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.55 : 455.12 = 149.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.55/455.12 = 149.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.55x = 455.12 × 149.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.55x = 68,061.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,061.30/303.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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