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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.33, 452.09 and 118.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.33, 452.09 and 118.79 is: 178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.33 : 452.09 = 118.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.33/452.09 = 118.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.33x = 452.09 × 118.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.33x = 53,703.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,703.77/301.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.22

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