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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.28, 453.35 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.28, 453.35 and 119.81 is: 179.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.28 : 453.35 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.28/453.35 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.28x = 453.35 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.28x = 54,316.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,316.62/302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.69

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