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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.60, 455.40 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.60, 455.40 and 141.44 is: 212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.60 : 455.40 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.60/455.40 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.60x = 455.40 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.60x = 64,411.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,411.78/303.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.16

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