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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.17, 455.67 and 141.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.17, 455.67 and 141.63 is: 212.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.17 : 455.67 = 141.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.17/455.67 = 141.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.17x = 455.67 × 141.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.17x = 64,536.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,536.54/304.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.17

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