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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.80, 455.80 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.80, 455.80 and 141.60 is: 212.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.80 : 455.80 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.80/455.80 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.80x = 455.80 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.80x = 64,541.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,541.28/303.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.45

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