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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.78, 455.84 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.78, 455.84 and 141.46 is: 212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.78 : 455.84 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.78/455.84 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.78x = 455.84 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.78x = 64,484.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,484.57/303.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.27

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