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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.19, 454.11 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.19, 454.11 and 180.48 is: 271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.19 : 454.11 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.19/454.11 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.19x = 454.11 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.19x = 81,957.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,957.77/302.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.21

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