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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.91, 455.92 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.91, 455.92 and 149.80 is: 224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.91 : 455.92 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.91/455.92 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.91x = 455.92 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.91x = 68,294.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,294.54/303.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.72

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