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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.70, 455.61 and 95.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.70, 455.61 and 95.46 is: 143.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.70 : 455.61 = 95.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.70/455.61 = 95.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.70x = 455.61 × 95.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.70x = 43,489.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,489.78/303.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.20

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