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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.90, 455.70 and 149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.90, 455.70 and 149.90 is: 224.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.90 : 455.70 = 149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.90/455.70 = 149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.90x = 455.70 × 149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.90x = 68,309.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,309.86/303.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.78

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