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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.91, 455.46 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.91, 455.46 and 141.24 is: 211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.91 : 455.46 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.91/455.46 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.91x = 455.46 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.91x = 64,329.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,329.17/303.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.67

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