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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.86, 455.52 and 149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.86, 455.52 and 149.70 is: 224.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.86 : 455.52 = 149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.86/455.52 = 149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.86x = 455.52 × 149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.86x = 68,191.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,191.34/303.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.42

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