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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.73, 455.81 and 149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.73, 455.81 and 149.62 is: 224.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.73 : 455.81 = 149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.73/455.81 = 149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.73x = 455.81 × 149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.73x = 68,198.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,198.29/303.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.54

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