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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.69, 455.34 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.69, 455.34 and 149.31 is: 223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.69 : 455.34 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.69/455.34 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.69x = 455.34 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.69x = 67,986.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,986.82/303.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.87

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