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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.88, 455.94 and 141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.88, 455.94 and 141.52 is: 212.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.88 : 455.94 = 141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.88/455.94 = 141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.88x = 455.94 × 141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.88x = 64,524.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,524.63/303.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.34

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