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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.96, 455.22 and 149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.96, 455.22 and 149.40 is: 223.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.96 : 455.22 = 149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.96/455.22 = 149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.96x = 455.22 × 149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.96x = 68,009.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,009.87/303.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.75

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