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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.02, 455.67 and 141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.02, 455.67 and 141.36 is: 211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.02 : 455.67 = 141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.02/455.67 = 141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.02x = 455.67 × 141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.02x = 64,413.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,413.51/304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.87

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