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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.98, 455.82 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.98, 455.82 and 141.80 is: 212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.98 : 455.82 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.98/455.82 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.98x = 455.82 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.98x = 64,635.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,635.28/303.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.63

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