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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 455.46 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 455.46 and 141.32 is: 211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 455.46 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/455.46 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 455.46 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 64,365.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,365.61/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.84

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