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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.59, 455.66 and 141.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.59, 455.66 and 141.37 is: 212.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.59 : 455.66 = 141.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.59/455.66 = 141.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.59x = 455.66 × 141.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.59x = 64,416.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,416.65/303.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.18

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