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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.08, 453.28 and 119.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.08, 453.28 and 119.47 is: 179.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.08 : 453.28 = 119.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.08/453.28 = 119.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.08x = 453.28 × 119.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.08x = 54,153.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,153.36/302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.27

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