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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 455.71 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 455.71 and 141.54 is: 212.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 455.71 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/455.71 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 455.71 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 64,501.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,501.19/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.29

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