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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.22, 452.88 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.22, 452.88 and 119.43 is: 178.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.22 : 452.88 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.22/452.88 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.22x = 452.88 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.22x = 54,087.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,087.46/302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.97

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