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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.28, 453.21 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.28, 453.21 and 119.58 is: 179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.28 : 453.21 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.28/453.21 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.28x = 453.21 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.28x = 54,192.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,192.59/302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.28

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