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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.97, 455.78 and 149.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.97, 455.78 and 149.56 is: 224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.97 : 455.78 = 149.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.97/455.78 = 149.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.97x = 455.78 × 149.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.97x = 68,166.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,166.46/303.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.25

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