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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.69, 455.54 and 141.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.69, 455.54 and 141.49 is: 212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.69 : 455.54 = 141.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.69/455.54 = 141.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.69x = 455.54 × 141.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.69x = 64,452.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,452.51/303.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.23

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