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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.71, 455.71 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.71, 455.71 and 141.50 is: 212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.71 : 455.71 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.71/455.71 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.71x = 455.71 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.71x = 64,482.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,482.97/303.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.32

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