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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.55, 455.42 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.55, 455.42 and 141.14 is: 211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.55 : 455.42 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.55/455.42 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.55x = 455.42 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.55x = 64,279.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,279.47/303.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.76

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