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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.68, 455.53 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.68, 455.53 and 141.35 is: 212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.68 : 455.53 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.68/455.53 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.68x = 455.53 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.68x = 64,389.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,389.17/303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.03

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