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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.59, 455.59 and 141.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.59, 455.59 and 141.29 is: 212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.59 : 455.59 = 141.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.59/455.59 = 141.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.59x = 455.59 × 141.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.59x = 64,370.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,370.31/303.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.03

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