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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.60, 455.46 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.60, 455.46 and 141.30 is: 211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.60 : 455.46 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.60/455.46 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.60x = 455.46 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.60x = 64,356.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,356.50/303.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.98

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