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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.72, 455.27 and 149.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.72, 455.27 and 149.55 is: 224.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.72 : 455.27 = 149.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.72/455.27 = 149.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.72x = 455.27 × 149.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.72x = 68,085.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,085.63/303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.17

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