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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.81, 455.76 and 149.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.81, 455.76 and 149.61 is: 224.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.81 : 455.76 = 149.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.81/455.76 = 149.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.81x = 455.76 × 149.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.81x = 68,185.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,185.69/303.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.43

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