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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.56, 454.94 and 149.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.56, 454.94 and 149.19 is: 223.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.56 : 454.94 = 149.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.56/454.94 = 149.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.56x = 454.94 × 149.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.56x = 67,872.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,872.50/303.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.59

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