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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 455.70 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 455.70 and 141.48 is: 212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 455.70 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/455.70 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 455.70 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 64,472.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,472.44/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.19

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