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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.27, 453.97 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.27, 453.97 and 181.28 is: 272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.27 : 453.97 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.27/453.97 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.27x = 453.97 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.27x = 82,294.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,294.66/302.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.25

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