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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.70, 455.40 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.70, 455.40 and 141.40 is: 212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.70 : 455.40 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.70/455.40 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.70x = 455.40 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.70x = 64,393.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,393.56/303.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.03

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