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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.69, 455.69 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.69, 455.69 and 141.48 is: 212.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.69 : 455.69 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.69/455.69 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.69x = 455.69 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.69x = 64,471.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,471.02/303.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.29

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