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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.68, 455.31 and 149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.68, 455.31 and 149.68 is: 224.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.68 : 455.31 = 149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.68/455.31 = 149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.68x = 455.31 × 149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.68x = 68,148.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,148.52/303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.41

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